October 20, 2026

Judge Dismisses Sam Altman's Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

Judge Dismisses Sam Altman's Sister's Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

A US federal judge dismissed a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Sam Altman's sister, citing procedural failures.

On Tuesday, US District Judge Zachary Bluestone ruled to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Ann Altman, who accused her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, of childhood sexual abuse. The judge cited Ann's failure to comply with court requirements, including missing an independent medical examination and missing deadlines, which led to the case being dismissed with prejudice. Ann's lawsuit was initially filed last year, and the family of Sam Altman, including his mother and brothers, had previously denied the allegations, calling them 'deeply hurtful and entirely untrue.' The judge also denied Sam Altman's request for attorney fees and costs. Ann's legal representative, Santos Perez, stated that while he is no longer authorized to comment on the case, he continues to believe in her claims.

Impact
The dismissal underscores the challenges of proving such allegations in court, particularly when key procedural steps are not met.