Court Dismisses Sexual Abuse Suit Against Sam Altman

WHO:

Engadget - The lawsuit was brought by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s sister, identified as Anne Altman.

Reuters - Sam Altman is an OpenAI co-founder and chief executive.

NY Post - The accuser is identified as Annie Altman, Sam Altman’s sister.

WHAT:

Engadget - A judge dismissed the sexual abuse lawsuit brought by Sam Altman’s sister.

Reuters - A US judge dismissed a civil sexual abuse lawsuit against Sam Altman, who won its dismissal.

NY Post - The lawsuit accusing Sam Altman of sexual abuse and rape was tossed.

WHERE:

NY Post - The alleged abuse took place at the family home in suburban Clayton, Missouri.

WHY:

Engadget - The suit was dismissed after Anne Altman refused a medical exam.

Reuters - The dismissal followed her refusal to appear for an independent medical examination.

HOW:

NY Post - Annie Altman accused her brother of sexually abusing and raping her between 1997 and 2006, beginning when she was 3 and he was 12.

(UPDATED October 21, 2026 00:30 UTC)

A judge dismissed the civil sexual abuse lawsuit against OpenAI chief executive and co-founder Sam Altman, brought by his sister Anne Altman. The dismissal followed her refusal to undergo an independent medical examination. She had accused her brother of abuse at the family home in Clayton, Missouri, over a period beginning when she was 3 and he was 12.