TLDR
- On March 11, model Brianna Stern filed a lawsuit against Andrew Tate in Los Angeles, accusing him of assault at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
- Brianna Stern, who actively endorses the Solana-driven meme token SISTER, claims she encountered Tate while engaged in a modeling gig for his DADDY token.
- Tate’s defense team has shrugged off the assault claims as a transparent attempt to extort money.
- Following the lawsuit's unveiling, the SISTER token experienced a substantial rise of 290% within 24 hours, boosting its market value to $370,000.
- In Romania, Andrew Tate and his brother are separately facing serious allegations related to rape and human trafficking.
Brianna 'Bri' Stern, a model and crypto advocate linked to the SISTER meme coin on Solana, has lodged a legal complaint against the contentious online figure Andrew Tate, alleging he assaulted her in Los Angeles at the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel on March 11.
On social media, Stern elaborated on her allegations late Thursday, detailing her meeting with Tate during a photoshoot for his cryptocurrency project, DADDY, where Tate allegedly vowed to support her venture, SISTER.
We crossed paths as he was scouting models for his crypto project and assured me he'd assist in propelling my project forward. $SISTER We maintained constant communication throughout, whether spending time together in person or talking continuously through other means. pic.twitter.com/d3IrQa9wLx
— Bri Stern (@thebristern) March 28, 2025
TMZ and the LA Times report that the lawsuit details accusations against Tate, including sexual assault and violent acts, describing events from what Stern recounts as their prolonged 10-month liaison.
Stern describes a situation where a consensual interaction devolved into aggression, claiming that Tate escalated to verbal insults, choking, and physically striking her at the hotel.
Medical care was sought by Stern in New York after the event, and records acquired by TMZ confirm a diagnosis of 'Post-Concussion Syndrome,' hinting at a mild brain injury.
Stern included a quote allegedly from Tate in her social media chronicles stating, 'Shut the fuck up, bitch. You will never backtalk me. You are my property,' citing it as part of the verbal and emotional abuse.
The lawsuit is seeking monetary compensation from Tate, including both intended damages and penalties. Buzbee Law will handle Stern’s representation; it's a law firm currently involved in different accusations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs. In relation to questions on my lawsuit against Andrew Tate, my official comment is as follows:
Legal Guidance and the Police's Acknowledgement pic.twitter.com/W51ZT3myYd
— Bri Stern (@thebristern) March 27, 2025
While Tate himself hasn't given a public response, his legal team from New York’s McBride Law Firm labeled the lawsuit as a 'shameless money grab' with the intent to misuse their client’s situation.
The response from Beverly Hills law enforcement was not immediate upon inquiries from the press, and a digital version of the lawsuit hasn't surfaced in public records, so comprehensive details are limited.
The SISTER token surged in value after the news broke, having premiered on Solana in June of last year, with its market cap soaring to $370,000 and buyers growing to approximately 550, as tracked by GeckoTerminal.
Previously the SISTER token was appraised at $103,365, with a value of $0.00001037 and a daily trading record of $811.79, experiencing a 12% gain in the last fortnight.
In the wake of recent criminal scrutiny unfolding against him in Florida, Tate’s DADDY token also saw a market tremble, with an 11% increase earlier this month.
Facing serious charges is not new territory for Tate. The 38-year-old ex-kickboxer, along with his brother Tristan, are entangled with separate allegations of rape and human trafficking in Romania. They were permitted to leave the country while legal proceedings are in motion.
In a 2024 interview with Michael 'ThreadGuy' Jerome from Rug Radio, Tate remarked provocatively on the infantile nature of the 'degen culture' propagated by crypto enthusiasts, while still championing his digital initiative.
The allegations by Stern have rippled through the crypto space, intertwining a lawsuit around physical assault with the blossoming realm of meme coins.
The fallout from this case illuminates the junction of social media influence, the advent of digital currencies, and tangible legal battles. As dealings continue in both the DADDY and SISTER projects, spectators are keyed into unfolding events.
Maisie is a seasoned writer specializing in both cryptocurrency and financial journalism, contributing to platforms like Moneycheck.com, level-up-casino-app.com, and Computing.net, and helming editorial duties as Editor in Chief at Blockfresh.com.
