# Jury Awards $6M to David Sabatini in MeToo Case

> Suffolk County jury rules in favor of David Sabatini, awarding $6 million after #MeToo claim by Kristin Knouse.
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- Summary: Suffolk County jury rules in favor of David Sabatini, awarding $6 million after #MeToo claim by Kristin Knouse. Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in…
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- Source: The Boston Globe — https://bostonglobe.com/2026/10/16/metro/david-sabatini-verdict
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## Jury Verdict
Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to David Sabatini after finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career.

> We are so happy that we got David Sabatini’s good name back
## MeToo Claim
Kristin Knouse accused David Sabatini of inappropriate sexual conduct in his Cambridge research lab, claiming he fostered a hostile workplace environment.
## Relationship Policy Violation
A 2021 internal investigation found Sabatini’s relationship with Knouse violated Whitehead Institute’s strict workplace policy.
## Career Impact
Sabatini’s career imploded after being ousted from MIT and Whitehead, with about 200 NYU Grossman School of Medicine students walking out in 2022.
## Legal Battle
Sabatini sued Whitehead after being removed from his lab, while Knouse countersued, claiming he abused his position of power.
## Appeal Plans
Knouse’s attorney Ellen Zucker said her client plans to appeal the $6 million verdict, calling it a symptom of a culture that fails to believe women.
## Key takeaway

Suffolk County jury awarded $6 million in damages to David Sabatini after finding Kristin Knouse defamed him and interfered with his career.