A 38-year-old woman living in Ibiza has accused DJ Guy Gerber of drugging her with chemicals and raping her in 2022. The allegations were brought to light as part of an investigation that reveals the case will move toward an oral hearing, with the Ibiza 3rd Investigation Court setting the stage for a public court appearance related to claims of libel spreading through advertising. The matter centers on alleged misconduct that she says began before the 2013 party in Mykonos and extended into subsequent years, impacting Gerber’s reputation and professional engagements.
Gerber, a well-known Israeli DJ famous for performing in venues across Ibiza, London, Los Angeles, and New York, faces a demand for two years in prison and 150,000 euros in non-pecuniary damages due to publications made on social networks in 2022. The accuser reportedly encouraged other women to report possible sexual assaults by the DJ, a move that intensified media attention and industry repercussions.
In addition to the criminal and civil claims, the plaintiff seeks 748,446 euros in compensation for economic damages allegedly caused by the accusations. Several clubs and venues in Ibiza, Naples, Vienna, and London reportedly canceled events after the allegations surfaced. According to the charging document, the DJ, represented by counsel, allegedly canceled performances for which contracts had already been signed.
The plaintiff’s lawyers argue that the accuser’s statements caused a serious deterioration in Gerber’s reputation. They contend that the defendant did not publicly disclose the facts and launched a smear campaign shortly before a planned show date. Some reports reference a 2022 season in Ibiza and a project named Mirror Games Chinese Club in Ibiza, where Gerber was scheduled to perform during the summer.
The accuser claims to have sent an email to a club manager detailing her shift in perspective after moving to the island and suggesting that reporting the events publicly was the correct course of action. The case paperwork notes that the woman reportedly met Gerber at a mutual friend’s home on Mykonos, where the producer had performed on July 27, 2013.
A key testimony attributed to the accuser portrays an incident near the end of Gerber’s set when she says he offered stimulant drugs and alcohol. She describes feeling intoxicated and unable to move as Gerber allegedly escorted her to a private room. She states this occurred within a short time of the night’s end and recalls a series of disorienting events that followed. She has described launching an online campaign against the DJ and aligning the narrative with a broader campaign she called to be a moment of reckoning for Ibiza’s nightlife culture.
In the account, she recounts waking hours later in a vulnerable state, with lingering physical pain and bruising. She asserts that she regained awareness after several hours and managed to leave the location, returning to the vessel where she was staying. She explains that the experience left lasting psychological effects and contributed to emotional distress over many years.
The allegations include the claim that the drug Rohypnol was used to render her unconscious. She describes dissociation and profound confusion at the time, noting that she did not initially understand the drug’s effects. She also recounts a lack of memory surrounding the events and a subsequent emotional reaction when discussing the matter with friends, which contributed to a decision to speak publicly in later years as part of a broader effort to address sexual violence in Ibiza’s nightlife scene.
Gerber responded through a published statement on social media, recounting his version of events. He describes his late-night DJ set and claims the accuser approached him multiple times that evening. He says that after most guests had departed, the two briefly remained together in a room, where they reportedly had consensual sex. He indicates that the relationship between the two parties had been ambiguous, referencing an open relationship and noting that they did not maintain contact after that night.
Gerber maintains that he is prepared to present his account in court and asserts that the accuser’s public allegations are unfounded. He contends that the claims amount to slander on social media and is prepared to challenge them through the judicial process. The overall dispute reflects broader tensions in the nightlife industry where perceptions of consent and accountability are increasingly scrutinized by both the public and the press. (attribution)
The case continues to unfold as the parties prepare for upcoming proceedings. Observers note the potential implications for other figures in similar situations and for how social media narratives intersect with legal standards of evidence. The discussions surrounding the incident illustrate the ongoing conversation about consent, memory, and accountability within high-profile entertainment settings. (attribution)