Drugs, Paid Sex and No Prenup: David Geffen’s Divorce Drama Goes Public as Mogul’s Ex Files Explosive Lawsuit
Drugs, Paid Sex and No Prenup: David Geffen’s Divorce Drama Goes Public as Mogul’s Ex Files Explosive Lawsuit
David Geffen's divorce from his estranged husband Donovan Michaels has become a public spectacle, with the couple's relationship and subsequent split being the subject of intense scrutiny. The lawsuit filed by Michaels, a former go-go dancer, alleges that Geffen exploited him as a "vulnerable, marginalized young gay Black man" and treated him like a trophy for his own benefit. The lawsuit claims that Geffen paid Michaels $10,000 for sex on their first night together and later treated him as a life partner, promising financial support and a home. However, Geffen cut off financial support and demanded that Michaels vacate his New York home, leaving him homeless. Michaels alleges that Geffen subjected him to verbal insults and demanded sexual access at will, including acts he found degrading. The lawsuit also highlights Geffen's alleged use of drugs and alcohol to coerce Michaels into the relationship. Despite the lawsuit, Geffen's lawyer has called the claims "pathetic" and "false," asserting that there was no contract between them.