Luc Besson has been accused of rape and is being investigated by French authorities, according to a new report from Europe 1. The outlet reports that a 27-year-old French actress, who remains unnamed, brought forward a complaint against the Valerian And A Thousand Planets helmer on Friday morning. (THR)
The BBC is reporting a statement from Besson’s lawyer on the alleged incident. “Luc Besson categorically denies these fantasist accusations,” said attorney Thierry Marembert. The BBC took the quote from an AFP news agency story. “[The complainant] is someone he knows, towards whom he has never behaved inappropriately.” (Deadline)
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