Zayn Malik files ‘no contest’ plea over Gigi Hadid mother harassment claims

By Henry Sandercock
Published 30th Oct 2021, 11:03 BST

Former One Direction star Zayn Malik has made a ‘no contest’ plea to claims of harassment involving his on-and-off partner Gigi Hadid’s mother, court records show.

The singer, 28, is alleged to have launched a tirade against Dutch-American socialite Yolanda Hadid, 57, at his home in the US state of Pennsylvania in September - a claim he has denied.

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He was also allegedly involved in a bust-up with security guard John McMahon.

What is alleged to have happened?

Court records obtained by the PA news agency allege Bradford-born Malik verbally and physically abused Yolanda Hadid in a row on 29 September.

The singer is alleged to have “grabbed and shoved” Ms Hadid into a dresser, causing The Real Housewives Of Beverly Hills star “mental anguish and physical pain”.

He has also been accused of repeatedly swearing at Ms Hadid in reference to both her Dutch nationality and his daughter.