Sexual violence & misconductNews report · #21

Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion

Pearl Island · Added 2026-09-20

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Pearl Island guest alleges unwanted sexual touching during excursion

A separate lawsuit described in The Tribune alleges nonconsensual touching by staff in a cabana during a May 2025 excursion. The guest also alleged drugging and distress from witnessing her companion’s severe boating injury. These are allegations in a civil complaint, not a criminal conviction or established finding. The article reports jurisdictional challenges by the island operators in the related injury case.

Source: The Tribune, May 26, 2026.

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https://www.tribune242.com/news/2026/may/26/pearl-island-seeks-dismissal-of-tourists-leg-loss-lawsuit/

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