Report details alleged drugging of patrons at West Hollywood gay nightclub, The Abbey

A three-year investigation interviewed more than 70 abbey patrons who said that their drinks had been drugged at the iconic West Hollywood nightclub

Report details alleged drugging of patrons at West Hollywood gay nightclub, The Abbey
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The Tea: A new investigative piece published by The 19th News details a pattern of stunning allegations of drugging from patrons of iconic West Hollywood nightclub, The Abbey:

  • The three-year investigation interviewed more than 70 abbey patrons who said that their drinks had been drugged
  • Allegations of druggings and assault from 2007 through 2023 were investigated
  • Patrons provided medical documentation, text messages, videos, and other forms of evidence to substantiate their claims

The background: Police, government officials, and Abbey management had known about drugging allegations for years

  • Public records indicate that West Hollywood elected officials and law enforcement officers had known of the claims since 2016
  • The 19th also interviewed four former Abbey employees who said that they alerted Abbey management on many occasions of potential druggings

Read the report at The 19th: