Overview

• Patrick Cooper filed a lawsuit on April 29, 2025, in New York Supreme Court, accusing Riccardo Tisci of drugging and sexually assaulting him in June 2024.
• Cooper alleges Tisci spiked his drink at an East Harlem restaurant, rendering him unable to defend himself, and later assaulted him at Tisci’s SoHo apartment.
• The lawsuit cites claims of assault, battery, false imprisonment, emotional distress, and violations under New York's Gender-Motivated Violence Act.
• Cooper is seeking substantial compensatory and punitive damages, along with attorney fees and additional relief deemed appropriate by the court.
• Tisci’s spokesperson categorically denies the allegations, describing them as false and malicious, and emphasizes reliance on due process for vindication.