Actress Adele Heather Taylor Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Late Husband's Estate: A Resolution to a Contentious Legal Battle
Actress Adele Heather Taylor, known for her role in the TV show "Blacklist," has reached a settlement in her sexual assault lawsuit against the estate of her late estranged husband, Roberto Orcí, a screenwriter. The legal battle between the two parties has come to an end as Orcí's estate filed a notice of settlement in court, indicating that the case has been resolved without going to trial. The settlement is conditional and is expected to be finalized by the end of the year once certain terms are met.
The lawsuit stemmed from Adele's countersuit against Orcí, seeking at least $17 million in damages after he accused her of domestic violence in a lawsuit he filed before his death in February 2025. Adele alleged that she was the victim of abuse throughout their relationship, accusing Orcí of sexual assault, physical abuse, violent threats, and emotional torment. The abuse allegedly escalated over the years, with incidents such as Orcí slapping her in a NYC cab, sexually assaulting her multiple times, and throwing her belongings, including her blind-and-deaf dog Nigel, out of a car during a violent confrontation.
Orcí's representatives vehemently denied Adele's allegations, labeling them as "fabricated" and claiming that she physically attacked the screenwriter while he was struggling with alcoholism. The settlement agreement reached between Adele and Orcí's estate does not disclose any financial terms or specific details of the resolution.
The legal dispute between Adele Heather Taylor and Roberto Orcí's estate has been settled, bringing an end to the contentious legal battle between the two parties. The resolution of the case signifies a truce in the ongoing conflict and allows both sides to move forward from the contentious litigation.