Former DHS Counterterrorism Official Sues Ex-Boyfriend, Alleges False ‘Sugar Daddy’ Claims Destroyed Her Career

In this The Post Millennial article, Ari Hoffman reports that former DHS Deputy Assistant Secretary for Counterterrorism Julia Varvaro has filed a defamation lawsuit against her ex-boyfriend, alleging he fabricated “sugar daddy” claims in a malicious smear campaign that destroyed her government career.

• Varvaro filed the lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Robert Bianchi, CEO of government contractor SDVO Solutions.
• She alleges Bianchi launched the campaign after their exclusive romantic relationship ended following her rejection of his proposal that they purchase a home together.
• According to the complaint, Bianchi filed a report with the DHS Office of Inspector General accusing her of accepting expensive gifts and luxury travel in exchange for companionship while holding a senior national security post.
• Varvaro further claims Bianchi anonymously provided the same false accusations, along with photographs and text messages, to the Daily Mail, which published a series of articles publicizing the allegations.
• The accusations triggered an internal DHS investigation that placed her on administrative leave and ultimately led to her termination.
• She also alleges the claims caused the CIA to rescind a job offer for a senior position and severely damaged her professional reputation.
• Bianchi later told People magazine that their relationship “was not a ‘sugar’ relationship nor do I allege she bilked me of anything,” a statement Varvaro says directly contradicts the accusations he previously made.
• The complaint notes that People magazine could not independently verify several of the allegations that appeared in the Daily Mail reporting.
• Varvaro seeks compensatory damages for lost wages and emotional distress, presumed damages, punitive damages, and attorneys’ fees; Bianchi has not yet responded to the suit.

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https://thepostmillennial.com/former-dhs-counterterrorism-official-sues-ex-boyfriend-alleges-false-sugar-daddy-claims-destroyed-her-career