Mario Batali accused of sexual misconduct by seven more women -- fans accuse him of groping and inappropriate touching

Eater NY

Eater, which broke the first sexual misconduct allegations against Batali last December, spoke to seven female fans of the disgraced celebrity chef, some of whom provided video and photographic evidence of his inappropriate behavior. Unlike the previous accusers who worked for Batali, these are fans alleging sexual misconduct. "Each of these women alleges that his inappropriate touching — including rubbing breasts, grabbing behinds, and forced, open mouthed kisses — occurred either at a bar or industry event, and in most cases shortly after, or while, they posed for photos with him," writes Eater's Irene Plagianos.