Justin Sane has been ordered to pay approximately $2 million to Kristina Sarhadi after she alleged he raped her in 2010. A New York state court judge awarded Sarhadi $1,170,800 for assault, battery, and sexual battery, plus $750,000 in punitive damages. However, her claim for intentional infliction of emotional distress was denied. The lawsuit, initially filed under the Adult Survivors Act, moved to federal court in early 2024 after Sane failed to respond. Sarhadi alleged multiple forms of sexual assault at a motel when she was 21, amid reports of similar claims from other women.
Judge Brenda K. Sannes awarded Kristina Sarhadi nearly $2 million in damages after she alleged that Justin Sane raped her in 2010, citing assault and battery claims.
The award comprised $1,170,800 for assault, battery, and sexual battery, along with $750,000 in punitive damages, though a claim for emotional distress was denied.
Justin Sane, formerly of Anti-Flag, did not respond to the lawsuit, prompting a default judgment against him. Allegations of sexual misconduct led to the band's breakup.
Sarhadi’s allegations included strangulation and forced sexual acts at a motel when she was 21. Several women have reported similar predatory behavior by Sane.
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