Vin Diesel sued over sexual battery accusations | CTV News
Vin Diesel faces allegations of sexual battery from his former assistant, Asta Jonasson, who filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court. The incident is claimed to have occurred in a Georgia hotel during the filming of Fast Five in September 2010. Jonasson accuses Diesel of pinning her to a wall, groping her, and masturbating in front of her. The lawsuit also implicates Diesel’s production company, One Race Films, alleging her termination was in retaliation for resisting his advances and to cover up the assault.
Diesel’s lawyer denies the allegations, citing evidence and questioning the credibility of the claims made by a former employee of only nine days. Jonasson attributes her decision to file the suit to changes in legislation affecting nondisclosure agreements and statute-of-limitations laws for sexual misconduct claims in California.
The complaint details a disturbing encounter at the St. Regis Hotel, claiming Diesel assaulted Jonasson after she was asked to wait in his suite. The lawsuit includes accusations of gender-based discrimination, hostile work environment, and retaliation. Jonasson seeks unspecified damages for the emotional and physical pain she endured. This legal action comes amid a broader trend where individuals in the entertainment industry are utilizing updated laws to address sexual misconduct claims.
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