Chyvette Valentine (also known as Chyvette Pippen) is a woman who claims to be the former girlfriend of NBA legend Scottie Pippen. In March 2024, she filed a $250 million civil lawsuit against Scottie, his ex-wife Larsa Pippen, his brother Carl Pippen, and the Chicago Bulls organization, alleging stalking, harassment, and sexual assault.
Key claims in the lawsuit
- Alleged relationship: Valentine claims she had an on-and-off romantic relationship with Scottie Pippen from 1987 to 1993, during which time he was also married to his first wife, Karen McCollum.
- Sexual assault and son's death: The lawsuit alleges that the relationship ended in 1993 after she was allegedly raped by Scottie and his brother, Carl Pippen. According to Valentine, this assault resulted in the birth of her son, Devonte Pippen, who was later killed in 2011.
- Stalking and harassment: Valentine accuses Scottie of using his celebrity and connections to stalk, harass, and intimidate her over several decades following their breakup. She claims this has caused severe emotional distress and led to job and housing losses.
- Cover-up: She alleges that Scottie used his influence with local, state, and federal employees to have her police reports dismissed and to portray her as "mentally ill".
- Previous lawsuit: This is not the first time Valentine has sued Pippen. In 2019, she filed a small claims lawsuit against him for nearly $10,000 to recoup travel expenses she claimed he promised to repay.
Scottie, Larsa, and Carl Pippen have not publicly addressed the specific allegations from the March 2024 lawsuit. A court date for the case was scheduled for May 2, 2024.
