A week that saw stars like Kevin Spacey, Charlie Sheen, and Louis C.K. implicated in alleged cases of sexual misconduct ended on Friday (November 11) with an accusation that Star Trek actor George Takei sexually assaulted a male model 36 years ago.
According to Scott R. Brunton, he and Takei met one another in 1981 and would chat once in awhile. Brunton says it wasn't until a conversation about him breaking up with his boyfriend that their friendship apparently took on greater interest to Takei. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the former model and commercial actor says that's when the veteran actor, who at the time was some two decades older, invited him to dinner and a show.
Having felt consoled and trusting of Takei at the time, Brunton says he took the Asian star up on his request to go back to his place for a drink. But not long after settling in with a couple of drinks at the cozy condo, things allegedly took a turn. Brunton says he passed out and woke up with Takei hovering over him.
“The next thing I remember I was coming to and he had my pants down around my ankles and he was groping my crotch and trying to get my underwear off and feeling me up at the same time, trying to get his hands down my underwear,” Brunton told the publication. “I came to and said, ‘What are you doing?!’ I said, ‘I don’t want to do this.’ He goes, ‘You need to relax. I am just trying to make you comfortable. Get comfortable.’”
Takei took to Twitter to respond to the allegations:
"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 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.
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
Source: huffingtonpost.com
