Prominent Art World Figure Faces Rape Allegations in Lawsuit

Jerry Gorovoy, longtime assistant and confidante to renowned sculptor Louise Bourgeois, has been accused of grooming and sexually abusing a young artist, Blair David Hines, between 2000 and 2002. Hines alleges that Gorovoy used his position of power to control every aspect of his life, including housing, work, and career prospects, and threatened to ruin him if he resisted his advances. The lawsuit, filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, seeks accountability for the alleged abuse. Gorovoy's lawyer denies the allegations, stating they are baseless and sensationalized. Hines is seeking compensatory and punitive damages.