Vin Diesel accused of sexually assaulting former assistant, Fast and Furious actor denies claim

According to her, the ordeal left her traumatized. She also claimed that the job termination further left her with the belief that her dismissal was a consequence of resisting Diesel’s advances.

In response to the allegations, Diesel’s attorney, Bryan Freedman, vehemently denied the claims. The report quoted the lawyer of the actor as saying, “Vin Diesel denies this claim in its entirety”.

Freedman emphasized that this was the first time Diesel had become aware of the more than 13-year-old claim made by Jonasson, who had been an employee for just nine days. The attorney also termed the claims “outlandish.”

The lawsuit not only accuses Diesel of sexual battery but also includes claims of gender discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, and negligent supervision. The former assistant also claimed that there’s a pattern with Diesel’s company as she faced a similar experience with another person there.

A lawyer for Ms Jonasson said in a statement to BBC News. “(Asta) seeks to hold Vin Diesel and those who allowed and covered up his sexual assault accountable for their egregious actions. We hope her courageous decision to come forward helps create lasting change and empowers other survivors.”