Hayden said that reporting an attack can be difficult when the perpetrator of such an abhorrent acts is in high-ranking or famous positions.
He said, “I am grateful to the victim in the case who made the decision not to go forward. And to all survivors of sexual assault that make that difficult decision.”
2018 Natali TeneCelebHomes News was able to obtain a Massachusetts civil lawsuit filed by the 28-year-old at that time.
Tene asserts that Batali was at Towne Stove and Spirits, Boston. She took a picture of Batali on her smartphone. Tene claimed that Batali saw her taking the photo, and asked for a selfie. According to Tene, Batali then “grabbed and kissed” Ms. Tene’s forehead, pulled her hair back, and then rubbed her stomach. He also rubbed her bottoms and placed his hands between her legs.