Symbol copyright Getty Pictures Image caption McGowan mentioned she have been “humbled” via the revelations approximately Argento and Bennett (proper)
Actress Rose McGowan has spoken out in improve of Jimmy Bennett, the former kid actor who claims he was once sexually assaulted through Asia Argento in 2013.
In a long statement, McGowan said what allegedly came about to Bennett whilst he used to be 17 “wasn’t truthful or proper.”
Italian actress Argento, a key figure in the #MeToo motion, has admitted paying Bennett $380,000 (£294,000) but denies any sexual misconduct.
Text messages have considering that surfaced that seem to forged doubt on that assertion.
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In her statement, McGowan claims Argento admitted sleeping with Bennett in messages sent to Rain Dove, McGowan’s present partner.
Symbol copyright AFP Symbol caption Argento was seen with McGowan (proper) at a march in Rome earlier this yr
McGowan said she had “bonded” with Argento over the previous 12 months through their “shared experience” of the Harvey Weinstein case.
Both actresses have accused the disgraced film rich person of rape, fees Weinstein has denied.
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In her remark, McGowan said that finding out in regards to the texts and their alleged contents had made her reappraise her courting with the Italian actress.
“You had been my loved one. I beloved you,” she wrote. “i truly hope you find your approach via this procedure to rehabilitation and betterment.
“Do the precise thing. Be honest. Be truthful. Permit justice stay its course,” McGowan concluded, entreating Argento to come ahead and “be the person you wish Harvey can have been.”
The BBC has sought a remark from Argento’s representatives and has but to obtain a response.
McGowan’s statement adopted reports that Argento, FORTY TWO, had been stripped of her position as a judge at the Italian model of The X Factor.
Sky Italia, which airs the display in Italy, said no authentic observation or confirmation regarding her involvement had been launched.
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