‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Supermodel Scandal

Tyra's Got A Lawsuit! Banks Sued For 'Abusing' Girl On 'America's Got Talent'

May 24, 2017 11:37AM by April Benshosan

by April Benshosan

1 of 6

‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Photo credit: FameFlynet

Tyra Banks recently opened up a can of worms on America’s Got Talent. The mother of a young girl is suing the show's production company because host Tyra “physically manipulated and verbally abused” the daughter during the March 19th performance, according to the lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

2 of 6

‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Photo credit: FameFlynet

The alleged assault began after the girl, named Mary Doe in the suit, watched her parents perform a song about her and motherhood. But they were immediately “publicly humiliated by the panel of judges” as well as by some of the audience.

3 of 6

‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Photo credit: FameFlynet

The mother also claimed that the former model “physically manipulated and verbally abused Mary” and that the production team urged the girl “to act embarrassed and annoyed by her parents’ performance.”

4 of 6

‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Photo credit: FameFlynet

“Banks also insinuated that Mary was accidentally conceived, made fun of the performance and ridiculed (the) song in front of Mary, all in front of active cameras that were filming Mary.” The mother also described her daughter as “traumatized” and “deeply depressed” after the team's “abusive treatment.”

5 of 6

‘Freeform 2017 Upfront’ in NYC

Photo credit: FameFlynet

The plaintiffs asked Marathon Productions not to air the footage in order to prevent “further emotional distress.” The lawsuit explains that "they will not air those footages in their entirety.” The upcoming season of AGT is scheduled to air next week.

6 of 6

Tyra Banks at The New Celebrity Apprentice Press Conference in LA

Photo credit: FameFlynet

**What do you think of Tyra's involvement in the AGT litigation? Sound off in the comments.**

Back to intro

1/6

Tyra Banks recently opened up a can of worms on America’s Got Talent. The mother of a young girl is suing the show's production company because host Tyra “physically manipulated and verbally abused” the daughter during the March 19th performance, according to the lawsuit filed on Tuesday in Los Angeles Superior Court.

The alleged assault began after the girl, named Mary Doe in the suit, watched her parents perform a song about her and motherhood. But they were immediately “publicly humiliated by the panel of judges” as well as by some of the audience.

The mother also claimed that the former model “physically manipulated and verbally abused Mary” and that the production team urged the girl “to act embarrassed and annoyed by her parents’ performance.”

“Banks also insinuated that Mary was accidentally conceived, made fun of the performance and ridiculed (the) song in front of Mary, all in front of active cameras that were filming Mary.” The mother also described her daughter as “traumatized” and “deeply depressed” after the team's “abusive treatment.”

The plaintiffs asked Marathon Productions not to air the footage in order to prevent “further emotional distress.” The lawsuit explains that "they will not air those footages in their entirety.” The upcoming season of AGT is scheduled to air next week.

**What do you think of Tyra's involvement in the AGT litigation? Sound off in the comments.**

Sound off in the comments below!

Join the conversation

Exclusive

Dorinda Medley Opens Up About Luann De Lesseps' Arrest & Jill Zarin's Loss

Dorinda Medley Talks Luann De Lesseps Arrest Jill Zarin Loss Video PP

Janet Jackson Is Ready For Baby Number 2!

'It’s Going To Be Exciting': Did Fran Drescher Just Reveal That ‘The Nanny’ Is Back?...

Has Jeannie Mai's Ex-Husband Freddy Harteis Split From His Pregnant Girlfriend?

Baby mama jeannie mais ex wiped social media of him main

BFF Tell All! Kim Kardashian's Beauty Secrets REVEALED

corinne olympios spills kim kardashian beauty secrets video pp

OK Or Not OK? Gene Simmons Confesses The One Thing He’d NEVER Do

gene simmons wont do this ok or not ok video pp

Adam Rippon & Jenna Johnson Share Secrets About Their 'DWTS’ Family

adam rippon jenna johnson reveal dancing with the stars secrets video pp

Watch! Nate Berkus & Jeremiah Brent Talk Parenting & Life As A New Family Of 4

nate berkus jeremiah brent talk parenting life as a family of 4 video pp

‘RHONY’ Questions Answered! Did Tinsley Cause Bethenny & Carole’s Feud?

RHONY Did Tinsley Mortimer Cause Bethenny Frankel Carole Radziwill Feud Video

Laurie Hernandez Weighs In On Aly Raisman's Ex Competing On ‘The Bachelorette’...

Laurie hernandez post olympics life