Samantha Suarez, a former makeup artist, reportedly sued “Below Deck Sailing Yacht” star Gary King for sexual battery in relation to an incident that allegedly occurred in 2022.
Suarez claimed King attempted to pressure her into having sex with him when she was told to take some snacks to his hotel room, TMZ reported Tuesday. She reportedly claimed when she made her way to his room the reality star grabbed her and attempted to stop her from leaving. She also claimed he appeared to be in a drunken state, according to TMZ. Suarez alleged that King restrained her and she feared he was going to rape her.
Suarez claimed she attempted to fight King and that he blocked her from exiting by slamming the door shut with his full weight, according to TMZ.
Her legal filing went on to say another crew member from the show…
