American actor Vin Diesel was accused of sexual violence by his former assistant

American actor Vin Diesel, star of the film franchise Fast and furiousis accused of sexual assault by a former assistant, according to a civil complaint filed Thursday, Dec. 21, in California courts that extended the statute of limitations for sex crimes.

The facts in question date back to 2010 and allegedly took place in a hotel room in Atlanta, southeast of the United States, during the filming of the fifth episode of the successful saga. Plaintiff Asta Jonasson, who had just been hired by the film crew, sent the actress out of the hotel in the morning while avoiding the paparazzi.

“When she was alone with him at the hotel, Vin Diesel sexually assaulted her, fondled her breasts and kissed her. M^I Jonasson struggled to free himself from his grasp, telling her no.– says the complaint, which indicates that the actress tried to remove her underwear.

According to the document, the complainant – who declined to remain anonymous – then ran into the bathroom, pursued by Vin Diesel, whose real name is Mark Sinclair Vincent. The actor then forced her to touch him before pinning him against the wall and masturbating in front of him. The complainant says she was fired over the phone the day after the incident by Samantha Vincent, the actor’s sister and director of the company where she worked.

The lawyer “categorically denies”

Asta Jonasson, who says she found the courage to testify thanks to the #metoo free speech movement, is suing the actress, her sister and their companies for undisclosed damages.

“Is it clear [Asta Jonasson] that he was fired because he was no longer useful. Vin Diesel used her to satisfy his sexual desires and she resisted his sexual abuse. the complaint states.

Let me be very clear: Vin Diesel vehemently denies this claim in its entirety. Attorney Brian Friedman announced this in a statement variety. “This is the first we have heard of this complaint, which is over thirteen years old, by an alleged nine-day employee. There is clear evidence that completely refutes these wild claims. »