DJ Paul Oakenfold denies masturbating in entrance of ex-staffer, calls her lawsuit an extortion try and threatens to countersue

• Veteran trance DJ Paul Oakenfold was accused of repeatedly masturbating in view of his private assistant.
• The ex-personal assistant sued Oakenfold and his administration firm final week for harassment and wrongful termination.
• Oakenfold referred to as the lawsuit an try to destroy his popularity and extort him.

DJ Paul Oakenfold has refuted allegations from his former private assistant that he masturbated repeatedly in entrance of her, and that his administration firm fired her when she complained.

In a press release to Insider Monday, the Grammy-nominated artist referred to as Jane Roe’s harassment and wrongful termination civil lawsuit in opposition to him and his administration corporations an try to shake him down and destroy his popularity. 

“Let me be completely clear: I categorically deny any and all claims of improper conduct,” Oakenfold stated in a press release to Insider. “Respect, integrity, and consent are values I maintain pricey, and I’ve at all times handled everybody with the utmost professionalism. It’s disheartening to see these baseless accusations, which seem like nothing greater than a calculated try to tarnish my popularity and extort cash.” 

A lady recognized in court docket papers as Jane Roe sued Oakenfold and the businesses that managed him, Paul Stepanek Administration and New Frequency Administration, accusing them of turning a blind eye to Oakenfold repeatedly masturbating in full view of her after which terminating her when she complained concerning the alleged abuse, in accordance with court docket papers obtained by Insider. 

Roe contends the sexual harassment started on her first day of working with Oakenfold, 59, who has remixed songs for the likes of U2, Britney Spears, Michael Jackson, and the Rolling Stones.  

Roe stated she was 23 when Paul Stepanek Administration employed her final October to be Oakenfold’s private assistant for $20 an hour. She alleges that Oakenfold’s alleged sexual harassment started on the very first day of labor. 

“On 4 separate events, every on totally different dates, the place Oakenfold had plaintiff alone at his home, Oakenfold touched his genitals after which masturbated in entrance of plaintiff when Oakenfold was conscious plaintiff couldn’t escape,” Roe’s criticism states. “In every occasion of masturbation, as described herein, Oakenfold stimulated his genitals together with his hand, in shut proximity to the plaintiff, for plaintiff to see.” 

Roe alleged that Oakenfold escalated the conduct, masturbating in her presence for longer intervals of time. 

In a single occasion, in November 2022, Oakenfold masturbated in entrance of the girl 4 occasions in the course of the course of the workday, the criticism alleged. And in one other occasion, Oakenfold “shocked” Roe by “opening his legs vast” and masturbating within the passenger seat of her automotive as she drove him residence from the publish workplace. 

“Plaintiff froze in concern and shock whereas being in such shut proximity to Oakenfold,” the court docket papers state. 

Roe stated in her criticism that when she reported Oakenfold’s alleged conduct to Stepanek, he responded by pressuring her to signal a non-disclosure settlement. When she hesitated, Roe alleged that Stepanek would not let her return to work till she signed it, which she ultimately did “beneath duress,” the criticism states. Insider has contacted Stepanek, Paul Stepanek Administration, and New Frequency Administration for remark. 

Nonetheless, Oakenfold contends the complete lawsuit is constructed on falsehoods and is exploring his choices to defend himself, together with litigation. 

“I’m dedicated to totally cooperating with any investigations to clear my identify and can exhaust all authorized treatments obtainable, together with the choice to countersue, to guard my popularity and search justice,” Oakenfold stated in a press release. “Thanks to your unwavering assist and understanding throughout this difficult time.”