‘Star Trek’ actor George Takei denies assault claims
George Takei has denied claims by former model Scott R Brunton that he sexually
assaulted him in 1981.
After Scott shared details of the alleged incident - which he said occurred
in 1981 and involved George, 80, groping him when he was unconscious - with
The Hollywood Reporter, the Star Trek actor took to Twitter to
insist the assault “simply did not occur”.
He wrote: “Friends, I’m writing to respond to the accusations made by Scott R
Bruton. I want to assure you all that I am as shocked and bewildered at these
claims as you must feel reading them.
“The events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur, and I do not
know why he has claimed them now. I have wracked my brain to ask if I remember
Mr Brunton, and I cannot say I do.
“But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my
response thoughtfully and not out of the moment.
“Right now, it is he said / he said situation, over alleged events nearly 40
years ago. But those that know me understand that non-consensual acts are so
antithetical to my values and my practices, the very idea that someone would
accuse me of this is quite personally painful.
“Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than
30 years and now my husband, stands fully by my side. I cannot tell you how
vital it has been to have his unwavering support and love in these difficult
times.
“Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to
us. Yours in gratitude, George (sic).”
George has been married to Brad Altman since 2008.
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