Reality TV Star Claims Former Supervisor Stole Her Nudity, Faced Retaliation After Reporting Incident
A former employee of the Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency is alleging that her former supervisor accessed her locked computer and downloaded dozens of nude photos and videos taken during filming for reality TV show "Naked and Afraid".
Danielle Beauchemin filed a lawsuit against the county, its emergency management agency, and several high-ranking officials, including her ex-supervisor Art True, after she reported the incident to human resources. The lawsuit claims that the county engaged in discriminatory practices, including wrongful discharge, after Beauchemin reported the alleged harassment.
Beauchemin's attorneys say that True accessed her personal Google Photos account without permission outside of work hours and viewed and downloaded the nude photos. Her lawyers also claim that high-level county administrators rescinded her reasonable accommodation to bring her certified service dog to work and fabricated evidence that she was failing in her job duties after she reported the incident.
The lawsuit accuses the county of retaliation against Beauchemin for reporting True's conduct, and alleges that she faced a hostile work environment. The attorneys claim that Beauchemin went on unpaid medical leave due to the alleged harassment and was subsequently fired by the county during that time.
Beauchemin is seeking injunctive relief ordering the county to reinstate her or award her pay for future lost wages and benefits, as well as compensatory damages, back pay, prejudgment interest, attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and further relief deemed appropriate.
A former employee of the Kennebec County Emergency Management Agency is alleging that her former supervisor accessed her locked computer and downloaded dozens of nude photos and videos taken during filming for reality TV show "Naked and Afraid".
Danielle Beauchemin filed a lawsuit against the county, its emergency management agency, and several high-ranking officials, including her ex-supervisor Art True, after she reported the incident to human resources. The lawsuit claims that the county engaged in discriminatory practices, including wrongful discharge, after Beauchemin reported the alleged harassment.
Beauchemin's attorneys say that True accessed her personal Google Photos account without permission outside of work hours and viewed and downloaded the nude photos. Her lawyers also claim that high-level county administrators rescinded her reasonable accommodation to bring her certified service dog to work and fabricated evidence that she was failing in her job duties after she reported the incident.
The lawsuit accuses the county of retaliation against Beauchemin for reporting True's conduct, and alleges that she faced a hostile work environment. The attorneys claim that Beauchemin went on unpaid medical leave due to the alleged harassment and was subsequently fired by the county during that time.
Beauchemin is seeking injunctive relief ordering the county to reinstate her or award her pay for future lost wages and benefits, as well as compensatory damages, back pay, prejudgment interest, attorney's fees, litigation expenses, and further relief deemed appropriate.
I mean, come on! A reality TV star gets her naked pics stolen by her supervisor and what happens next? She reports it and gets fired? 
It's not right, you know? The county's supposed to have some kinda protection for its employees, especially when they're reporting harassment. And now she's suing them for wrongful discharge and a hostile work environment? 
I gotta feel for this girl. She did the right thing by reporting the incident, even if it cost her her job. 
- this is so messed up! I mean, accessing someone's personal accounts without permission is a huge no-no and can be super damaging to their mental health 
. I'm glad Danielle Beauchemin is speaking out and seeking justice 
. She should definitely get the compensation she's asking for, including reinstatement or pay in lieu of lost wages 
. This whole situation is super interesting 
how is that even possible?!?! 
she's suing the county for harassment and wrongful discharge, and I'm team Danielle 
if you ask me, this woman needs some serious support 
maybe she can share her story on a mental health platform like BetterHelp or something? 
that's just savage 
. I mean, downloading someone's nude pics without permission? That's just low, even for a reality show. And now the county's trying to blame her for reporting it, saying she was fired because of her job performance... but really, they're just trying to cover their own behinds 
. It's wild how someone can get away with this kind of behavior and still have a career in public service. Anyway, I hope the court sides with Beauchemin and gets those folks held accountable 
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This is totally unacceptable behavior by someone in a position of power like Art True. How could he even think it was okay to go through her private photos without permission? And then the county fires her after she reports him? That's just savage. 
I hope Danielle Beauchemin gets the justice she deserves and wins this lawsuit. She's speaking out against some major issues here! 
It's essential to acknowledge the value of whistleblowers and ensure they are not retaliated against for speaking up.
By addressing these issues, we can create a more supportive and inclusive work environment where employees feel valued and respected.
. And now she's suing them for everything they've got 
, which is totally fair if you ask me 
. But what really gets me is how the county tried to make her look bad by saying she wasn't doing her job right 
remember those reality shows where they'd always be like "oh no, I'm in danger!" but really it was just someone trying to get attention? anyway, can you imagine being on "Naked and Afraid" and then your ex-supervisor is all over your personal stuff online? that's some messed up stuff. i feel bad for her, she's already dealing with the whole reality TV thing, now she's got this crazy situation going on at work...
it's crazy that she was retaliated against after reporting the incident, that's just not okay at all.