Copperfield sued by model

A SEATTLE woman has sued magician David Copperfield, contending he sexually assaulted and threatened her while she was a guest on his private island in the Bahamas.

Copperfield’s lawyers deny the allegations and say the lawsuit is “extortion for money”.

No criminal charges have been filed.

The Seattle Times describes the woman as a 22-year-old model and former Miss Washington USA contestant.

She claims she met Copperfield at a January 2007 performance in Kennewick and was invited to his private island.