Metro Boomin Found Not Liable in California Sexual Assault Civil Trial

A Los Angeles jury has found Grammy-winning hip-hop producer Metro Boomin, born Leland Wayne, not liable on all counts in a civil sexual assault lawsuit filed by Vanessa LeMaistre. LeMaistre alleged that Wayne raped her in 2016 after giving her alcohol and Xanax, resulting in a pregnancy she later terminated. She did not disclose the incident until years later, after participating in an ayahuasca ceremony, which she said helped her uncover the trauma. Metro Boomin consistently denied the allegations, calling the lawsuit a shakedown and maintaining that all interactions were consensual. The jury's unanimous decision came after a brief deliberation, and although LeMaistre's legal team expressed disappointment and intention to appeal, Metro Boomin expressed relief and gratitude that the truth was revealed. The case highlights the challenges survivors face in court and the impact such allegations have on reputations and personal lives.