FKA Twigs Sues Shia LaBeouf Again Over NDA

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Singer FKA Twigs, whose real name is Tahliah Barnett, has filed a new lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf in Los Angeles. Barnett claims LaBeouf is trying to squeeze "exorbitant" money from her over a settlement-related nondisclosure agreement that she argues is illegal under California law. Barnett previously sued LaBeouf over alleged sexual battery, assault, and mental abuse, and that lawsuit was settled last year, resulting in the NDA in question. LaBeouf is now allegedly pushing Barnett to adhere to the NDA after she spoke in an October interview about not feeling "safe" after their relationship and focusing on helping other survivors.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing legal battles between celebrities over nondisclosure agreements, which are increasingly being challenged as potentially violating survivor-protection laws. It also sheds light on the complex dynamics of abusive relationships and the difficulties survivors can face in speaking out publicly.

The details

In her new lawsuit, FKA Twigs claims the nondisclosure agreement she signed as part of her previous settlement with Shia LaBeouf is illegal under California law, which protects the rights of survivors to speak out. She alleges LaBeouf is now trying to "squeeze exorbitant" money from her over the NDA after she gave a benign interview discussing her focus on helping other survivors.

• Barnett and LaBeouf's previous lawsuit was settled last year, resulting in the NDA.
• In October, Barnett gave an interview where she discussed not feeling "safe" after their relationship and focusing on helping other survivors.

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