Anthony Orlich, a white lawyer who was caught on video after he allegedly assaulted a Black woman has been fired. Late last week, singer Lizzy Ashliegh posted a video on TikTok alleging that Anthony Orlich, pulled the wig she was wearing off her head. The video has more than 500,000 views on TikTok and has now been shared across several other social media platforms. In it Ashliegh can be seen asking Orlich in a distressed voice why he took her wig off.
“Sir, for what f**king reason? For what reason? For what reason did you take my wig off? Because what made you think that that was the good thing to do? For what? For what? Why did you do that?” Ashliegh can be heard saying in the video.
Orlich is seen on the video smiling, walking on, without any sign of contrition or remorse.
@lizzyashmusic Pardon my French but he needs one good ass whooping !!! 🤬🤬🤬
♬ original sound – Lizzy Ashliegh
A Traumatic Event
After posting the video confronting Orlich for his action, Lizzy Ashliegh took to her TikTok to share that she reported the matter to the police. She also revealed that upon advice from the police, she went to see a doctor.
“The doctor said my neck area is very tense as if like a traumatic event. Not like a car accident but… It was a shock and he [the doctor] said I need muscle relaxers.” Ashliegh revealed.
Swift Action
After Ashliegh posted the video of Orlich, her TikTok community swiftly found his identity. When the video was shared on Twitter, users also quickly identified and reported him to his law firm, Leader Berkon Calao & Silverstein LLP. On Tuesday, the firm posted a statement setting the facts straight that Orlich was no longer with them.
“We have been made aware of a video of a non-work related incident involving one of our associates circulating on social media. We take seriously any inappropriate behavior by any employee, whether inside or outside the workplace. This associate is no longer with the Firm.” the statement read.
Next Steps
According to the stories Ashliegh posted on TikTok after the incident, she is currently working with her legal team on the next steps forward.
“I am unable to say more at the moment as I move forward legally,” her post reads.
Ashliegh did not respond to 21Ninety’s request for comments on Orlich’s layoff.