Overview

• Metro Boomin denied sexual assault on the stand, saying he had two consensual encounters in 2016 and that he always used condoms.
• Accuser Vanessa LeMaistre testified she blacked out after taking half a Xanax and alcohol, said she awoke to sexual acts, later had an abortion, and linked her decision to sue to a 2024 ayahuasca ceremony.
• LeMaistre’s lawyers moved for a mistrial, alleging the defense improperly referenced prior sexual history in front of jurors.
• The defense presented UCLA psychologist Dr. April Thames, who told jurors she diagnosed LeMaistre with borderline personality disorder with psychotic features, a characterization the plaintiff’s side challenged.
• Both sides rested Wednesday, closing arguments were scheduled for Thursday, the plaintiff is seeking $3.4–$3.7 million in damages, and Young Thug attended to support Metro.