Con-Artist Anna Delvey: Scandal Deepens with Bunny Dumping in NYC

SCANDAL ROCKS ANNA DELVEY'S WORLD: Con-Artist Caught in Rabbits-Gate

In a shocking turn of events, socialite and notorious con-artist Anna Delvey has been embroiled in yet another scandal, this time involving the alleged animal cruelty and neglect of two adorable rabbits used in a recent photoshoot. The Russian-born 34-year-old, whose real name is Anna Sorokin, has made headlines for her outlandish lifestyle and financial exploits, but this latest controversy may be her most egregious offense yet.

Delvey's reputation as a cunning and manipulative individual precedes her, with a history of posing as a German heiress to swindle banks, hotels, and individuals out of a whopping $275,000. Her social media following is a testament to her ability to curate an image of glamour and sophistication, but behind the scenes, it appears that Delvey's actions are far from altruistic.

The latest scandal centers around a photoshoot featuring Delvey posing with two rabbits in the streets of New York City. The images, which have since been deleted from her Instagram account, show Delvey cuddling and playing with the adorable creatures as if they were her own pets. However, it has emerged that the rabbits were not, in fact, borrowed from a reputable animal rental service or even owned by someone in Delvey's social circle.

According to eyewitnesses and photos shared on Reddit and Facebook, two rabbits matching the exact same breed and appearance as those used in the shoot were found abandoned in Prospect Park, Brooklyn. The timing of their discovery, just three days after the photoshoot, raises suspicions about Delvey's involvement and knowledge of the situation.

A Reddit user, who wishes to remain anonymous, claimed to have rescued one of the rabbits named Parker on August 4 and arranged for it to be fostered by a local animal lover. Three days later, another rabbit was found in the same park, and the user contacted someone to take care of it as well. The remarkable coincidence has left many questioning how Delvey could have been so reckless with the animals' lives.

As sleuths on social media began to investigate and share their findings, Delvey's Instagram photoshoot came under intense scrutiny. Users were quick to express their outrage and disgust at her apparent lack of concern for the welfare of the animals used in the shoot. One user wrote: "SHAME ON YOU! Dumping these poor rabbits after ridiculous photoshoot! You should just go back to jail!" Another commented: "Have some accountability. How can you be okay with these posts knowing the danger you put those rabbits in? What's wrong with you???"

Delvey's initial response to the allegations, shared on her Instagram stories, claimed that the bunnies were "safe at home with their owners." However, an assistant on the independent shoot, Christian Batty, later came forward and took full responsibility for the rabbit's abandonment.

In a statement posted to social media and re-shared by Delvey, Batty confessed: "I lied to Anna, and the rest of Anna's team about the rabbits... I panicked. I had no experience caring for animals, no pet-friendly housing, and no knowledge of available resources." He claimed that he had sourced the animals from Facebook Marketplace and released them in Prospect Park, believing there were existing rabbits in the area.

Batty's statement has left many questioning how Delvey could have been unaware of the situation. The fact that she chose to re-share his statement on her social media account raises suspicions about her level of involvement or knowledge about the rabbit's fate.

Delvey, however, maintains that she had no knowledge of Batty's actions until this afternoon and is "highly disturbed" by what transpired. In a statement supplied to TheScholarlyNote.com, Delvey wrote: "As talent, it's not my job to source or return animals, but as an animal lover, I can promise I will never work with them again without knowing exactly where they came from and how they're getting home... I do not eat meat, and I have no involvement in the acquisition, transport, or return of these animals. I would never condone these actions."

TheScholarlyNote.com has reached out to Delvey's team for further comment but received no response at the time of publication.

As the rabbit-gate scandal continues to unfold, one thing is clear: Anna Delvey's reputation as a ruthless and cunning individual has been further solidified. Whether or not she had any direct involvement in the abandonment of the rabbits remains to be seen, but her actions (or lack thereof) raise questions about her character and priorities.

In the world of social media influencers, where appearances are everything, Anna Delvey's latest scandal serves as a stark reminder that sometimes, behind-the-scenes, the truth is far more sinister than it seems.