Former model ‘raped by Linda Evangelista’s ex’ says fashion industry ‘complicit’ in widespread abuse
The IndependentFor free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. She alleged that people within the fashion industry were “totally complicit” to the abuse of models, particularly in Paris, where Marie was the European head of Elite modelling agency. open image in gallery Ms Sutton, pictured with US model and photographer Lesa Amoore, speaking after filing a criminal complaint in New York She said that the abuse happened when Marie’s wife, supermodel Linda Evangelista, was out of town and there is no suggestion that Ms Evangelista knew about the alleged attacks. open image in gallery Gerald Marie is former president of Elite Model Group In 2020, Ms Evangelista issued a statement in support of her former husband’s accusers in which she praised their courage and strength. open image in gallery Supermodel Linda Evangelista has previously said she supports the accusers Ms Sutton has spoken out to encourage any other alleged victims of Marie to come forward.
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