Accusations of sexual battery have been levied against Vin
Diesel, known for his role in "Fast & Furious," by a former
assistant. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles and obtained by USA TODAY, claims
that Asta Jonasson was sexually assaulted by the actor during the filming of
"Fast Five" in Atlanta in the fall of 2010. Jonasson, who was
employed by Diesel's production company One Race, worked in various capacities,
including organizing events and accompanying the actor to parties. The lawsuit
also alleges that she was expected to be present in photos if Diesel attended
events without his longtime girlfriend.
A representative from Greenberg Gross, the legal firm representing Jonasson, conveyed in a statement: "We take pride in representing Ms. Jonasson and seeking justice against Vin Diesel and those complicit in enabling and concealing his acts of sexual assault. The legal system is designed to safeguard the rights of those who have been harmed, irrespective of the defendant's prominence or influence. The perpetuation of workplace sexual harassment can only be curtailed when powerful individuals are held responsible for their actions.
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In a statement, Bryan Freedman, a lawyer based in Los Angeles representing Vin Diesel, asserted that Diesel "unequivocally denies the entirety of this allegation."
Freedman stated, "This is the initial disclosure of a purportedly 9-day employee's claim, dating back more than 13 years, which is completely new to him. There exists compelling evidence that thoroughly contradicts these extravagant accusations."
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