On December 21, Vin Diesel's name began trending on social media after a lawsuit against him alleging sexual abuse came to light. According to information published by TMZ, the allegations were made by a woman named Asta Jonasson, who claimed she was assaulted by the actor 13 years ago while she worked as his personal assistant.
In her statements, Jonassons explained that she was hired by Diesel's company to help him record the fifth part of the “Fast and Furious” saga; But one night he touched and kissed her against her will and then unfairly dismissed her.
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Now Diesel has decided to break the silence and respond to the allegations made against him, which he has flatly denied.
Through his legal team, the Toreto interpreter not only defended himself, but also explained that it was the first time he had heard of it in more than a decade: “Vin Diesel categorically and completely denies this accusation.” “This is the first “It’s been more than 13 years since he heard about this complaint,” his lawyer told Variety.
As if that were not enough, the lawyer explained that the woman was aware that she would only be employed for nine days and that she had the necessary evidence that “completely invalidates this surreal theory,” although he did not provide any details .
It should be noted that the woman sued Vin Diesel, his sister and the company One Race Films for sexual assault, wrongful termination and hostile work environment.