Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska is suing the Cannes Film Festival, claiming she was assaulted by a security guard during the "Marcello Mio" premiere. The incident, which was caught on camera, went viral and involved the same guard who had previous altercations with other celebrities. Pontyjska alleges physical and psychological harm and is seeking 100,000 euros in damages.
Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska is suing the Cannes Film Festival for 100,000 euros, alleging she was "brutally restrained" by a security guard on the red carpet, causing physical and psychological harm. She claims her reputation was damaged and has shared video evidence of the incident. Other guests, including singer Kelly Rowland, have also complained about the same security guard.
Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska plans to sue the Cannes Film Festival over what she describes as unreasonable physical force used by security on the red carpet. Pontyjska, who is seeking a lawyer, claims she was violently kicked and has not received a response from festival organizers despite her attempts to contact them. She is also banding together with other victims to launch the case.
Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska has filed a lawsuit against the Cannes Film Festival organizers, alleging that a security guard "brutally restrained" her on the red carpet, causing physical and psychological harm. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, also involved other celebrities like Kelly Rowland and Massiel Taveras. Pontyjska is seeking over $108,000 in damages.
Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska has filed a legal complaint against the Cannes Film Festival, alleging she was assaulted by a security guard on the red carpet. The incident, which was captured on video and went viral, shows Pontyjska being restrained and ejected despite having a legitimate ticket. She is seeking 100,000 euros in damages for physical and psychological harm. Other celebrities, including Kelly Rowland and actresses Yoona and Massiel Taveras, also had confrontations with the same guard. Festival organizers have not commented on the allegations.