Overview

• Dashiel Gables filed a federal complaint seeking $6 million in damages for alleged assault and unpaid wages following a January lobby dispute.
• The lawsuit alleges that Rhymes struck Gables in the face, causing swelling and emotional trauma, and subjected him to wage theft and a hostile work environment.
• Rhymes turned himself in mid-January and faces three pending misdemeanor counts: third-degree assault, attempted assault and harassment.
• The rapper has publicly called the allegations fabricated and announced plans to file a countersuit to challenge the former assistant’s claims.
• Both legal teams are bracing for a protracted fight that could end in a $6 to $7 million settlement or extended court proceedings.