U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone dismissed a lawsuit Ann Altman filed last year accusing her brother, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, of sexually abusing her throughout her childhood. The judge wrote that Ann had failed to appear for an independent medical examination over the past year; Engadget described her as having refused the exam.
WHO:U.S. District Judge Zachary Bluestone
WHAT:Dismissed Ann Altman’s sexual abuse lawsuit against her brother, Sam Altman.
WHEN:Oct 20, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:The judge wrote that Ann Altman had failed to appear for an independent medical examination over the past year.
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