Matt Schlapp's Accuser Receives $480,000 to Drop Lawsuit

The settlement, paid by the American Conservative Union's insurer, ends a contentious legal battle over sexual assault allegations.

Matt Schlapp's accuser, a former Herschel Walker campaign staffer, was paid $480,000 by the ACU's insurance company to drop the sexual assault lawsuit.
Schlapp and his allies initially claimed victory, stating that the lawsuit was dropped without any payment from them or the ACU.
The settlement agreement included a conciliatory statement, which the accuser's counsel later contested, indicating a potential breach of the agreement's nondisparagement clause.
Former CPAC vice chair and ACU board member Charlie Gerow, among others, was scheduled to testify against Schlapp had the case gone to trial.
The lawsuit's resolution comes amid concerns over the ACU's financial stability and leadership transparency, with insurance costs significantly increasing.