"Viral Video: 'Victoria Secret Karen' Slaps Black Customer in 2021 Race-Based Meltdown"

Recent court filings reveal that the "Victoria Secret Karen" involved in a viral video from 2021, where she allegedly attacked a black woman, is disabled and has a history of mental illness. The black woman, Ijeoma Ukenta, filed a civil suit against the "Karen," Victoria's Secret, the mall, and its security company for negligence. Ukenta claims that Victoria's Secret ignored the assault and that mall security was dismissive and failed to offer assistance or protection. The incident started when Ukenta asked the "Karen" to give her space due to COVID-19 restrictions, and it escalated with the "Karen" slapping Ukenta. The video went viral, leading to harassment and threats against the "Karen." Ukenta has received significant donations on GoFundMe, while others sympathized with the "Karen" due to her disability.