"Allegations of Multiple Sexual Assaults Against 'Drag Race' Star Shangela"
Five members of the LGBTQ community have accused drag performer Shangela, known for appearing on Ru Paul’s Drag Race and HBO’s We’re Here, of sexual assault or coercion, with incidents dating back to 2012. The accusers detailed instances of alleged assault or intoxication beyond consent, with some cases involving waking up in Shangela's bed in a confused state. Shangela denies the allegations, and some accusers have filed police reports. The accusations have sparked a conversation within the drag community, which has faced right-wing scrutiny as it gains mainstream popularity.