Overview
- A woman identified as Jane Doe filed a civil lawsuit on June 5, 2026, alleging sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress after an encounter at Hochstein’s Star Island residence.
- The complaint says the woman met a younger man at Sopra Club in May 2025, was invited to an afterparty that did not exist, was given a pill she says caused a blackout, and woke with no memory of events.
- Hochstein has publicly denied the accusations, saying he never drugged or raped anyone and telling reporters there are multiple witnesses and video showing the woman leaving his home smiling.
- The suit names the pill as a key issue, saying Hochstein told the woman it was melatonin while she later concluded it was Ambien, a drug that the Mayo Clinic says can cause actions with no memory.
- The case is in its early civil stage with no criminal charges reported, and it could lead to court discovery over the alleged pill, witness testimony, and video as the parties move toward resolution.