Andrew Tate, a contentious figure on social media, is currently facing a new lawsuit from his former girlfriend, who accuses him of sexual assault, battery, and gender violence.

Filed by Brianna Stern in Los Angeles, the lawsuit details their relationship, initially described as a “dream come true,” but then claims Tate became emotionally and physically abusive.

One violent incident allegedly took place on 11 March at The Beverly Hills Hotel, where Stern says she was assaulted and threatened.

In a statement to the BBC, Tate’s attorney dismissed the allegations as a “blatant cash grab,” accusing Stern of making the accusations for “money and attention.”

Warning: Contains references to sexual violence.

“Andrew’s legal team stands ready to defend him fiercely in court, where the truth will expose this baseless scheme,” Joseph McBride told the BBC.

Mr. McBride also attacked Ms. Stern’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, who is representing dozens of victims alleging sexual assault against Sean “Diddy” Combs, calling him a “lowlife bottom feeder.”

This lawsuit comes as Tate continues to face legal challenges in multiple countries.

In 2022, he and his brother Tristan were arrested in Romania on charges of forming a criminal organization, with Andrew Tate also facing rape charges in that country.

Additionally, both brothers have been accused of sexual assault in the US and the UK, though neither has been convicted of any crimes.

The lawsuit describes a pattern of alleged manipulation and grooming starting when Stern first met Tate in Romania for a modeling job in the summer of 2024.

Tate told Stern that he took care of the women he dated and that she would not have to work if they were together.

Initially, Tate presented himself as charming, but Stern claims his behavior quickly became demeaning and threatening.

According to her claims, he referred to her as his “property” and subjected her to verbal abuse, calling her an “idiot,” among other names.

She described an incident in the Beverly Hills hotel where he allegedly beat, choked, and threatened to kill her while they were having sex – an encounter that started as consensual.

“Tate began verbally degrading [the] plaintiff as he routinely did – but this time, it was much worse, more aggressive, and more violent,” the lawsuit states.

Stern said in the complaint that Tate struck her in the face and head, and she cried for him to stop – alleging at one point the pressure on her neck nearly made her lose consciousness.

“Tate told her repeatedly that if she ever crossed him, he was going to kill her,” the lawsuit states.

After the incident, Stern acted as though nothing was wrong, hoping to leave the hotel safely in the morning.

She later sought medical attention, where a physician diagnosed her with “post-concussion syndrome.”

Tate allegedly messaged Stern: “If you ever betray me you will regret it.” The lawsuit states she waited until he left the country to report the assault to law enforcement.

Along with punitive damages, Stern is requesting a restraining order, hoping the legal action will stop “Tate from his pattern of using and abusing women.”

The lawsuit does not specify the amount she is suing for but asks the court for statutory damages, attorney and court costs, and any “further relief as the Court may deem just and proper.”

Following the lawsuit, Stern posted a statement on her Instagram account, saying she still loved Tate despite the accusations.

“It was honestly hard for me to accept that I was being abused,” she said.

Tate has not yet personally commented on the lawsuit.

A list of organisations in the UK offering support and information on some of the issues in this story is available at BBC Action Line.