Hyatt Worker Says Hotel Ignored Assault by Saudi Royal

HONOLULU (CN) — While the House of Saud is no stranger to accusations of bad boy behavior, including claims of drug smuggling, light sodomy and generalized mayhem, a recent lawsuit filed against the Hyatt Regency suggests how even the well-intentioned can succumb to royal patronage.

Michelle Silberstein says has been unable to return her job as a licensed massage therapist and esthetician at the Na Ho'ola Spa in the Hyatt Regency Waikiki since she was sexually assaulted in August 2014 by Hassan Maan Melhem, an interpreter for a Saudi prince.

Melhem later pleaded no contest to fourth-degree sexual assault and was given a deferred sentence and probation.

According the complaint, the prince — named in Silberstein's complaint as John Doe 1 — has been a special guest of the Hyatt for several years, travelling with an entourage of males belonging to his ODAIS Group.

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