10 Stars Whose Sexual Assault News Shook Their Fans

Nupur Saraswat

5 years ago

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In light of sexual assault allegations that have surfaced in a harrowing episode against Justin Bieber, we take a trip down #MeToo lane to revisit the stars who were accused over the years. The fans, quite like Selena Gomez’s were shook and some even displayed reactionary behaviour.

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1. As it stands today, R.Kelly faces a total of 18 federal counts os sexual assault including child pornography, kidnapping and forced labor. (Photo by Antonio Perez – Pool via Getty Images)

2. Nick Carter of Backstreet Boys was accused by former singer Melissa Schuman. In her official statement she say, “I told him to stop, but he didn’t.”
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3. Actor Ansel Elgort has been accused of sexual assault by a then 17-year-old girl in 2014. He has refused the claim saying, “I cannot claim to understand Gabby’s feelings but her description of events is simply not what happened.” (Photo by ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images)

4. Ed Westwick, the Gossip Girl’ actor, was accused by two women of sexual assault. LA police is since investigating the claims. He denies the allegations. (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images)

5. Danielle, the accuser of Justin Bieber, has said “Justin had made me agree to not say anything to anyone, or I can get in serious legal trouble. He then asked me to join him in bed. That’s when I asked myself, “How in the world is this normal?”” (Photo by: Andrew Lipovsky/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images)

6. Comedian Louis CK was accused by 5 women of disgraceful behaviour. He has since accepted blame but continues to work and create value for himself in the industry. Netflix refused to home him so he launched his 2020 special called ‘Sincerely Louis CK’ on his own website. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)

7. ‘House of Card’ actor, Kevin Spacey , has been accused by multiple underage men of sexual assault and harassment. (Photo by Ernesto Ruscio/Getty Images)

8. Lars Von Trier, the director of hit film ‘The House That Jack Built’, was accused by beloved singer Bjork. She said, “I didn’t comply or agree on being sexually harassed. That was then portrayed as me being difficult. If being difficult is standing up to being treated like that, I’ll own it.” (Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Images for Nikki Beach)

9. TMZ reported in reference to Nelly, “Afterward, Greene says she was screaming she wanted off the bus … and an entourage member pushed her off, and Nelly threw a $100 bill at her and said, ‘Bye bye.’” (Photo by Ollie Millington/Redferns)

10. Ryan Seacrest’s former stylist — Suzie Hardy, accused him of sexual assault. She claimed that he groped her, slapped her buttocks, and touched her with his erect penis without her consent. (ABC via Getty Images)

By: Nupur Saraswat