A Seattle woman claims that illusionist David Copperfield raped her while they were on vacation in the Bahamas in 2007.http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202009/news/nationalnews/rape_lawsuit_vs__magician_copperfield_185390.htm
The unnamed woman filed a lawsuit in Washington state on July 29, 2009, claiming she was lured to the private island on claims of possible modeling jobs, then was attacked, threatened and sexually assaulted by Copperfield. Attorneys for Copperfield deny the allegations and claim the woman is trying to extort money from the celebrity.http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202009/news/nationalnews/rape_lawsuit_vs__magician_copperfield_185390.htm
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Seattle woman claims she was raped by illusionist David Copperfield
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Alleged rape took place in July of 2007 in the Bahamas
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Claims she was lured to the private island for modeling work
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Lawsuit stated she was threatened and sexually assaulted several times, leaving her traumatized
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Seeking an unspecified amount in damages
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No criminal charges, however a grand jury has convened
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Under investigation by the FBI, but a connection to this case was not known
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Copperfield denies the claims, calling it extortion
