Coffman is one of several women to accuse the publicist of sexual assault.
Amber Coffman, best known as a member of experimental pop group Dirty Projectors, has accused publicist Heathcliff Berru of sexual misconduct in a series of tweets. In the tweets, which you can read below, Coffman recounts an incident where she was sexually assaulted by Berru. As well as a rebounded music publicist, Berru is the founder of Life Or Death PR & Management. The firm’s roster represents a number of artists, including DIIV, Cloud Nothings, Odd Future, D’Angelo and more. Coffman is one of several women to accuse Berru of sexual misconduct, with others like Bethany Cosentino of Best Coast speaking out on Twitter
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Berru is yet to comment on the accusations, according to Stereogum. On Twitter, more women — both musicians and publicists — have come forward to add to Coffman’s claims.
Hats off to Coffman. It’s about time more people spoke up about sexual assault. More on this story as it develops.