During a recent incident, a musician named Lizzy Ashliegh had her wig removed in front of a live audience. The culprit was a young lawyer named Anthony P. Orlich, who committed the act in New York City.
After the occurrence, the musician uploaded several videos on Instagram and TikTok. In one of these videos, she approached the inebriated lawyer as he attempted to leave the scene.
The incident sparked outrage on social media, with many claiming that the attack was racially motivated.
The identity of the lawyer remained unknown until Lizzy Ash’s video started to gain popularity on TikTok, where users aided in identifying him.
UPDATE: Anthony Orlich, the man accused of snatching a woman’s wig off in NYC, is no longer employed at Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein law firm. (🎥: @LizzyAshliegh_) pic.twitter.com/ZP6bEHkZhR
— TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom) May 30, 2023
Due to his cruel acts, many have called for Anthony Orlich’s legal license to be temporarily suspended.
Lizzy Ash’s TikTok videos
The most crucial video to come out of this ordeal shows Lizzy Ash filming Anthony Orlich as he attempts to flee the scene after removing her wig, leaving her terrified. It is evident that the lawyer is also intoxicated.
In the same video, one of Anthony P. Orlich’s acquaintances even tries to confront him in person, but he avoids eye contact the entire time. Throughout the entire video, he never stops smiling, showing no signs of remorse or offering an apology.
Subsequently, Lizzy Ash continued to share other videos on TikTok, in which she discussed the incident in greater detail and provided more comprehensive information.
New York City lawyer Anthony Orlich has reportedly been terminated from his position at firm Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP after viral video shows him snatching a wig off of artist/influencer Lizzy Ashliegh. pic.twitter.com/soebXUDetF
— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 31, 2023
In one of the recordings, she demonstrated the difficulty of removing a wig under normal circumstances. However, even though the attorney exerted significant force, it came off without difficulty.
In another video, she updated her audience on her health following the incident. Lizzy Ash explained that her doctor had prescribed muscle relaxers for the injury she sustained in her neck.
Lizzy Ashliegh posted a video on TikTok which showed her accusing Orlich of snatching the wig off her head as she walked around New York City. His ridiculously harmful behavior wound up costing Orlich his job.
Thoughts??? #Ashliegh #Orlich #Lovelytitv pic.twitter.com/SNzri5koRY
— lovelyti (@lovelyti) May 31, 2023
She expressed gratitude to those who had assisted her in identifying the attorney Anthony Orlich from her video.
Who is attorney Anthony P. Orlich?
The individual responsible for the musician’s terrifying experience was quickly identified by the online community.
Anthony P. Orlich, a young lawyer from New York, was the individual who removed Lizzy Ash’s wig. His information was revealed in a video posted by the user @thatdaneshguy on TikTok.
We have learned that Anthony Orlich is currently an associate at Leader, Berkon, Colao & Silverstein LLP.
Sources indicate that his LinkedIn profile and any information about him on his organization’s website have been removed.
Despite this, numerous individuals have come out in support of Lizzy Ash, resulting in a decrease in the ratings of the legal organization.
They have demanded that Anthony Orlich be dismissed from his position at the firm. Additionally, information about his license, including whether it will be suspended, has not yet been made public.
Reactions on social media
The users of the social media platforms TikTok and Twitter have largely worked to bring about justice for Lizzy Ash and the suffering she endured as a result of this distressing incident.
Anthony P. Orlich faced severe criticism, primarily for his privilege and lack of sensitivity. It was astonishing to many that an attorney in the legal field could pull off such a distasteful stunt.
In addition to calls for his dismissal, numerous internet users are urging Lizzy Ash to pursue legal action against him for removing her wig.
Over 400,000 people have viewed the TikTok video, and Lizzy has videos providing comprehensive details of the situation, all available here.
Following the Memorial Day weekend, Anthony Orlich gained attention on social media after a TikTok video of him allegedly removing a wig from a Black woman’s head went viral, amassing over a million views.
As a result, Orlich was terminated from his job, and his information was subsequently removed from Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP’s website.
The notice “Sorry, the page you requested is not valid” appears when you click on his profile. Please double-check the file name and try again, or choose another link. On the “Our Team” website of Leader Berkon Colao & Silverstein LLP, Anthony is no longer mentioned as a team member.
