After being very publicly accused yesterday of sexually assaulting a former model/actor nearly forty years ago, George Takei has responded to the allegations.
The Star Trek star was the subject of a piece published in THR on Friday afternoon alleging that then-23-year-old Scott R. Brunton was taken advantage of by Takei following a dinner date in 1981.
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Now, the actor has responded to the allegations — and he’s coming out swinging, flat out saying the alleged events never occurred.
Here’s the full response from George Takei, which was posted to Twitter earlier this morning (below):
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. /1
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
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. /2
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my response thoughtfully and not out of the moment. /3
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
Right now it is a 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. /4
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
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. /5
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to us.
Yours in gratitude,
George /end
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
Wow.
That’s a pretty solid response to the sexual assault allegations.
Guess we’ll see what happens next.
Thoughts??
[Image via FayesVision/WENN.]
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