PASADENA, CALIF—Eliza Dushku, star of TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse and Angel, has recounted horrific episodes where she claims she was sexually abused on the set of Canadian director James Cameron’s True Lies.The film, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a secret agent and Jamie Lee Curtis as his wife, with Dushku as their daughter, was made in 1994 when the actress was 12 years old.In a detailed post on her Facebook page on Saturday, Dushku accuses Joel Kramer, the stunt co-ordinator of multiple sexual assaults while working on the set. “I remember vividly how he methodically drew the shades and turned down the lights; how he cranked up the air-conditioning to what felt like freezing levels, where exactly he placed me on one of the two hotel room beds, what movie he put on the television (Coneheads); how he disappeared in the bathroom and emerged, naked, bearing nothing but a small hand towel,” Dushku said. “I remember how he laid me down … [Read more...] about James Cameron says ‘no mercy’ for True Lies stunt co-ordinator accused of sexual assaulting Eliza Dushku
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James Cameron says ‘no mercy’ for True Lies stunt co-ordinator accused of sexual assault against Eliza Dushku
PASADENA, CALIF—Eliza Dushku, star of TV’s Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Dollhouse and Angel, has recounted horrific episodes where she claims she was sexually abused on the set of Canadian director James Cameron’s True Lies.The film, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as a secret agent and Jamie Lee Curtis as his wife, with Dushku as their daughter, was made in 1994 when the actress was 12 years old.In a detailed post on her Facebook page on Saturday, Dushku accuses Joel Kramer, the stunt co-ordinator of multiple sexual assaults while working on the set. “I remember vividly how he methodically drew the shades and turned down the lights; how he cranked up the air-conditioning to what felt like freezing levels, where exactly he placed me on one of the two hotel room beds, what movie he put on the television (Coneheads); how he disappeared in the bathroom and emerged, naked, bearing nothing but a small hand towel,” Dushku said. “I remember how he laid me down … [Read more...] about James Cameron says ‘no mercy’ for True Lies stunt co-ordinator accused of sexual assault against Eliza Dushku
Man charged following assault at Newmarket ice rink
One man has been charged with assault following an incident at a Newmarket hockey rink on Dec. 22. The alleged assault took place during an Ontario Minor Hockey Association hockey game between the TNT Tornados and the Newmarket Redmen. A 21-year-old on-ice official was allegedly punched in the head as he was returning to the ice, following a game intermission between the second and third periods of the game.The victim was taken to Southlake Regional Health Centre, and treated for facial cuts and concussion symptoms. He received stitches and was released from hospital. The OMHA Executive Director Ian Taylor said in a statement that as a result of the investigation, “a team official with TNT Minor Hockey has been deemed ineligible to participate as an official or volunteer in OMHA/OHF/Hockey Canada pending the results of the court proceedings. The Head Coach has been suspended until Jan. 15 as this position is responsible for the conduct of their team officials and players.” … [Read more...] about Man charged following assault at Newmarket ice rink
Actor Johnathon Schaech accuses famed director Franco Zeffirelli of sexual assault
Actor Johnathon Schaech has accused Franco Zeffirelli of sexual assault, alleging the famed Italian director snuck into his hotel room, molested him and tried to perform oral sex while filming Sparrow in 1992.Schaech told People in a lengthy first-person account that the assault — which Zeffirelli’s son Pippo disputed in a statement —led to long-term alcohol and drug abuse, as well as sex addictions.The Ray Donovan actor was 22 when he was cast in the film by Zeffirelli, who by then already had a storied career under his belt, having helmed films like The Champ and the Oscar-nominated Romeo and Juliet.Shaech said he was initially excited by the prospect of working with Zeffirelli, but that the optimism quickly soured as the director, then in his late sixties, “almost immediately” tried to seduce him with heaps of compliments.“Almost every day, Franco would say, ‘I need to be with you,’” Schaech said, adding that Zeffirelli … [Read more...] about Actor Johnathon Schaech accuses famed director Franco Zeffirelli of sexual assault
Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty to charge in case accusing him of assaulting his father
PALMER, ALASKA—Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleaded not guilty Monday to a felony charge in the case accusing him of assaulting his father at the family’s Alaska home last month.Track Palin’s lawyer entered the plea to a burglary charge on his behalf at his arraignment. The 28-year-old did not attend the hearing in person, but participated by phone. His parents also did not attend.During the brief proceeding, Palin said only, “Yes, ma’am,” when the judge asked if he was on the telephone line.The judge set Palin’s trial for the week of Feb. 26. Read more: … [Read more...] about Sarah Palin’s oldest son pleads not guilty to charge in case accusing him of assaulting his father