Trending Now - Cyndi Lauper's Spouse Faces Lawsuit Over Son's Assault Claims

WHO:

Cyndi Lauper, singer and songwriter

David Thornton, Cyndi Lauper's husband

Declyn "Dex" Lauper, Cyndi Lauper's son and rapper

A Jane Doe, the woman filing the lawsuit

WHAT:

A lawsuit has been filed against David Thornton alleging he enabled gender-motivated violence.

The lawsuit claims Declyn Lauper sexually assaulted the woman in November 2020.

The woman alleges that the assault occurred after she refused to perform oral sex on Declyn.

WHERE:

The alleged assault took place in a New York City penthouse.

WHEN:

The alleged sexual assault occurred in November 2020.

The lawsuit was reported on Tuesday, March 24th, 2026.

WHY:

The lawsuit alleges enabling of gender-motivated violence by David Thornton.

HOW:

The lawsuit claims that Declyn Lauper invited the woman to his apartment, where the alleged assault took place.

(UPDATED March 26, 2026 00:34 UTC)

A lawsuit has been filed against David Thornton, alleging that he enabled gender-motivated violence related to an incident involving his son, Declyn Lauper. The lawsuit claims that Declyn sexually assaulted a woman in November 2020 after she refused to perform oral sex on him at a New York City penthouse. This legal action was reported on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, and the woman is identified only as Jane Doe.