FKA Twigs Escalates Shia LaBeouf Lawsuit With New NDA Challenge
The singer-songwriter, represented by Hollywood power litigator Mathew Rosengart, accuses the actor of trying to silence her from speaking about sexual abuse...
FKA Twigs Reignites Legal Battle Against Shia LaBeouf, Citing Illegal NDA
Singer-songwriter FKA Twigs has escalated her legal dispute with ex-boyfriend Shia LaBeouf, filing new court documents that accuse the actor of attempting to enforce an illegal non-disclosure agreement designed to prevent her from speaking publicly about allegations of sexual abuse. The British artist, born Tahliah Debrett Barnett, is now represented by Mathew Rosengart, the high-profile Hollywood litigator best known for his work freeing Britney Spears from her conservatorship. The latest filing signals a renewed determination to hold LaBeouf accountable and challenge what her legal team describes as an unlawful effort to silence a survivor of domestic violence.
According to the court documents, FKA Twigs alleges that LaBeouf pressured her into signing a non-disclosure agreement during the course of their relationship, which she claims was marked by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse. Her attorneys argue that the NDA is unenforceable under California law, which in recent years has enacted legislation specifically prohibiting the use of confidentiality agreements to conceal claims of sexual assault and harassment. Rosengart stated that the filing reflects his client's commitment to transparency and her refusal to be intimidated into silence.
FKA Twigs originally filed a lawsuit against LaBeouf in December 2020, alleging sexual battery, assault, and infliction of emotional distress during their relationship, which lasted from approximately 2018 to 2019. LaBeouf initially acknowledged in public statements that he had been abusive in past relationships and sought treatment, though he has since contested specific allegations in court filings. The case drew widespread attention and became a landmark moment in ongoing cultural conversations about domestic violence and the power dynamics that can prevent survivors from coming forward.
Legal experts say the new filing could have broader implications beyond this particular case, as it tests the boundaries of California's evolving protections for abuse survivors. If the court rules the NDA unenforceable, it could set a significant precedent discouraging the use of such agreements to suppress allegations of sexual misconduct. Rosengart expressed confidence in the strength of his client's position, calling the NDA a blatant attempt to weaponize legal instruments against a victim. A trial date has not yet been set, and representatives for LaBeouf have not publicly commented on the latest filing.