The Gucci dynasty has been rocked by allegations of child abuse and cover-up from the great-granddaughter of the brand’s founder. Alexandra Zarini, 35, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles accusing her British mother, Patricia Gucci, and her grandmother, Bruna Palombo, of failing to protect her from sexual abuse by her stepfather from the ages of six to 17. She claims that both women knew she was being assaulted regularly by Joseph Ruffalo, a former manager for Prince, and not only failed to prevent it, but also encouraged her to keep it secret to protect the famous family name. Both women have central roles in the saga of the Gucci dynasty. Patricia Gucci was the doted-upon only daughter of Aldo Gucci, the man who turned his

Source: The Times September 10, 2020 11:09 UTC