Demi Engemann of ‘Mormon Wives’ faces lawsuit over alleged assault claims

Marciano Brunette, who was fired from “Vanderpump Villa,” is taking legal action against Demi Engemann from “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” over alleged false assault claims. Brunette claims that Engemann and the production company behind the show have been spreading untrue accusations of sexual assault, labeling him as a ‘sexual predator.’

In a lawsuit filed in a Utah federal court in December, Brunette states that he and Engemann had a consensual kiss while filming in Italy in August 2024 during Season 2 of “Vanderpump Villa.” His legal team argues that Engemann has changed her narrative over time, turning a consensual interaction into one of misconduct and eventually assault.

Brunette’s lawyers highlight the extensive text message exchange between him and Engemann until March 2025, which reportedly did not mention any non-consensual or inappropriate behavior between the two. The lawsuit claims that Engemann’s accusations were made for profit and have damaged Brunette’s reputation.

Representatives for Engemann and the show “Mormon Wives” have been contacted for comment on the matter, but have not yet responded. The specific details of the encounter between Brunette and Engemann were not aired on the show, and Brunette asserts that the interaction was consensual.