Dr. Dre sued for $10 million by divorce psychotherapist for ‘intolerable harassment’

A psychotherapist Southern California sues Dr. Dre for at least $10 million amid allegations that the rapper and business mogul subjected him to a “systematic and vicious” barrage of “intolerable harassment,” leaving him wearing a bulletproof vest and fearing for his life.

In a new lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Dr. Charles Sophy that Dre, born Andre Young, hired him in 2018 to mediate the breakup of his decades-long marriage to his now ex-wife, Nicole Young. Sophy says he worked “diligently, independently and fairly” to help the couple resolve their differences and ceased communication with Dre when the couple reached a settlement in late 2021.

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The doctor says that Dre, out of the blue, started texting him about fourteen months later with accusations that the doctor had somehow acted inappropriately — accusations the doctor denies. “Rather than treat the mediation process as an opportunity for healing, Young turned his frustrations with the mediation out on Dr. Sophy – frustrations that manifested in the form of a nearly year-long sustained campaign of late-night texting, threats of intimidation and violence, and homophobic rhetoric,” the lawsuit states.

In a statement, Dre’s attorney Howard King said Rolling stone that Dre had previously filed a “confidential complaint” against Sophy with the Osteopathic Medical Board of California last year, alleging “Dr. To have Sophy punished for dereliction of duty and incredible incompetence.’

“This complaint seeks the revocation of Dr.’s license. Sophy to provide mental health care to needy patients. In gross violation of all applicable standards of care, Dr. Sophy entered into a controversial divorce, while at the same time ‘dealing’ with not only Mr and Mrs Young, but also their children. He was fired when it was revealed that he encouraged one of their children to take sides against Mr. Young, and even encouraged his son to go to the press with false accusations to force a financial settlement that he recommended,” claims King. the statement. “Dr. Sophy has consistently rejected the Medical Board’s attempts to investigate these claims, but has now filed this desperate complaint as the Medical Board’s noose continues to tighten.”

According to Sophy’s 22-page lawsuit, signed by his attorney Christopher Frost and obtained by Rolling stoneSophy says Dre sent him an “overtly threatening” text message around 10 p.m. on February 16, 2023, claiming that someone told him something “disturbing” and that Sophy “should pay for it.” Sophy says he replied, “Excuse me,” and shortly after, Dre allegedly replied, “Yes, you” and, “You’re a piece of shit.”

Sophy says he “tried to stay calm” and tried to “defuse the situation.” He says he responded the next day with, “Good morning, I have no idea what you are talking about and I would make myself available to discuss at any time. Thank you.” He says Dre “doubled down” with a follow-up message that read, “You screwed up!! To be clear, I love being underappreciated.”

Sophy says Dre “falsely accused” him of trying to turn an unknown third party against him. He says Dre “falsely accused” him of acting inappropriately during divorce mediation.

“There is no truth behind these baseless and far-fetched allegations,” the new lawsuit states. “Dr. Sophy tried to let go of the threats and not pursue them. However, Young did not want to let go.” According to the complaint, Dre sent another text on March 5, 2023 that read: “What happened doctor? I thought you wanted to talk. Cat goes your tongue? You will have to give me a written apology. If not, I’ll move on. I’m not playing, believe me.”

Sophy claims that in June 2023, Dre tried to force him to unlawfully disclose confidential information he obtained during a therapy session with a third party. Sophy says he refused and “again tried to remain calm and hoped that Young’s threats, intimidation and intimidation would stop.” On August 4, 2023, Dre sent another “disturbing and chilling text message” in which he allegedly threatened, “Don’t worry, I haven’t forgotten you,” according to the lawsuit. Sophy claims the ‘particularly sinister’ lyrics made him ‘more afraid for his life than ever before’.

The doctor claims that in February 2023, “immediately after the first text messages were sent,” he received a strange phone call from a security guard in his gated community, saying that individuals claiming to be FBI agents were “requesting to the home of Dr. Sophy to be led to ‘talk’ to him.” The doctor said he believes the people posed as agents to gain access to his home and “send the unmistakable message” that Sophy was not safe even in “the sanctity of his home.”

“Dr. Sophy lives in constant fear. He wears a bulletproof vest every time he steps foot outside, is afraid to leave his house, and is constantly looking over his shoulder. The blatant nature of Young’s continued harassing behavior has Dr. Sophy forced to seek redress and protection,” the lawsuit said. “No one should have to live in constant fear. But Dr. Sophy does – ironically for no other reason than he was trying to help Young resolve the conflict in his own family.”

The lawsuit includes claims of civil harassment, threats of violence based on his sexual orientation and a court order banning contact. He is seeking compensatory damages of at least $10 million and punitive damages to be decided at trial.

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