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Article

24 Oct 2012

Author:
Eriq Gardner, Hollywood Reporter [USA]

MTV Settles Lawsuit With 'Real World' Cast Member Who Alleged Rape (Exclusive) [USA]

MTV has settled a lawsuit brought by Tonya Cooley, who claimed she was raped during the Thailand season of The Real World/Road World Challenge: The Ruins and accused the network and Bunim/Murray Productions of violating employment laws by encouraging the behavior and retaliating against her…Cooley said she had become the victim of repeated sexual abuse, including being raped with a toothbrush by two other contestants while she was passed out…MTV parent Viacom Media Networks answered her complaint by disputing that any employment relationship existed…According to Viacom's papers, "In addition to failing to avail herself of VMN's policies and complaint procedures, Plaintiff failed to avoid the injuries of which she complains. For example, while she…was frequently intoxicated…rowdy, combative, flirtatious and on multiple occasions intentionally exposed her bare breasts and genitalia to other contestants."…Details of the settlement have not been made public. Viacom has declined comment.