Model sues tech boss ex over claims he threatened to kill her with huge sword while drunk

August 2024 ยท 3 minute read

A Manhattan model filed a lawsuit against her ex boyfriend after he allegedly  threatened to kill her and her dog with a 41 inch sword after coming home to their East Village apartment 'very drunk.'

Ombeline Cahn, 26, claimed tech CEO David Lipa, 'pulled down a sword that he had hanging from the wall, positioned the sword over (her) chest, and threatened to kill (her) and her dog,' the New York Post reported.   

Lipa allegedly came home drunk and began to 'verbally abuse' Cahn, before hitting her in the face and ear, according to the lawsuit obtained by the New York Post. 

The 38-year-old then did not allow Cahn back into their $1.1M East Village apartment. 

'When she was finally able to re-enter, with the assistance of the police, she saw that Mr. Lipa had stabbed and destroyed her clothing,' Cahn's lawyer, Nonna Shikh, said in a statement to the New York Post.

Model Ombeline Cahn, 26, has sued her tech CEO ex David Lipa over claims he threatened to kill her and her dog with a 41-inch sword

Model Ombeline Cahn, 26, has sued her tech CEO ex David Lipa over claims he threatened to kill her and her dog with a 41-inch sword 

According to the lawsuit, the sword is a large blade called a 'spit,' which is illegal in New York

According to the lawsuit, the sword is a large blade called a 'spit,' which is illegal in New York

Cahn claimed Lipa (right), 38, 'pulled down a sword that he had hanging from the wall, positioned the sword over (her) chest, and threatened to kill (her) and her dog,' the New York Post reported

Cahn claimed Lipa (right), 38, 'pulled down a sword that he had hanging from the wall, positioned the sword over (her) chest, and threatened to kill (her) and her dog,' the New York Post reported

According to the lawsuit, the sword is a 41-inch blade called a 'spit,' which is illegal in New York.

She reported the incident to the New York Police Department and requested an order of protection, according to the Post.

The 38-year old and founder and CEO of the tech company Lightserve was arrested and charged with menacing and criminal possession of a weapon. 

The couple's relationship began in April 2022 and they moved in together within just four months. 

Cahn said this wasn't the first time that her ex, who had a history of taking Adderall and getting drunk, became violent toward and her pup. 

In November, Lipa allegedly slapped Cahn multiple times in the face.

Cahn said that when he let her back into their 1.1M East Village apartment, he had stabbed and destroyed her clothing. She reported the incident to the New York Police Department and requested an order of protection

Cahn said that when he let her back into their 1.1M East Village apartment, he had stabbed and destroyed her clothing. She reported the incident to the New York Police Department and requested an order of protection

Lipa allegedly came home drunk and began to 'verbally abuse' Cahn, before hitting her in the face and ear, according to the lawsuit obtained by the NYP

Lipa allegedly came home drunk and began to 'verbally abuse' Cahn, before hitting her in the face and ear, according to the lawsuit obtained by the NYP

Cahn said Lipa (right) has previously threatened to kill her dog by dangling the animal out of a window, according to her statement to the Manhattan Supreme Court Lawsuit

Cahn said Lipa (right) has previously threatened to kill her dog by dangling the animal out of a window, according to her statement to the Manhattan Supreme Court Lawsuit

He has also previously threatened to kill her dog by dangling the animal out of a window, according to a statement by Cahn in the Manhattan Supreme Court Lawsuit.   

The specific amount in damages that the lawsuit is requesting is currently unclear.  

'Ms. Cahn is in complete emotional distress and physical pain from the actions of Mr. Lipa,' the attorney said to the New York Post.

Aside from her modeling career, Cahn, who is originally from France, calls herself a  'concept artist specializing in dynamic military aviation illustrations,' according to her site.  

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