U2’s Adam Clayton accuses assistant of stealing millions

U2 bassist Adam Clayton has accused Carol Hawkins, his former personal assistant, of stealing €1.8m ($2.5 million) from him. Clayton has received a court order in Ireland, to freeze the assets of Hawkins.

Clayton fired Hawkins last month for misappropriating money, including purchasing personal items with Clatyon’s credit and debit cards. The items allegedly included a New York apartment and family vacations.

The High Court in Dublin, Ireland heard the case on Friday and will resume tomorrow, December 21st.