Latasha Brown, a public school teacher, has filed a lawsuit against Tru by Hilton and several management companies, alleging that hotel staff negligently gave her estranged husband a key to her room, allowing him to kidnap and assault her. The suit, filed in Orangeburg County, South Carolina, claims that her husband—who was not a registered guest—entered her room early on September 20, 2024, and held her captive for several hours before she escaped. Neighbors reportedly heard her screams and alerted the front desk, but hotel staff allegedly failed to investigate or call the police. At a news conference with her attorney, State Rep. Justin Bamberg, Brown said she hopes her case raises awareness about domestic violence and prompts hotels to strengthen guest safety measures. Naman Hotels, which operates the Tru by Hilton location, has not commented on the lawsuit. #truecrime #legal
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