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Morgan Freeman Accused Of Sexual Harassment

Morgan Freeman Accused Of Sexual Harassment

According to CNN 'several women' have spoken out about the actor

Claire Reid

Claire Reid

Morgan Freeman has been accused of sexual harassment by 'several women', according to CNN.

The news outlet says it has spoken to 16 people about the allegations, including eight women who have claimed to be victims.

Eight other people told CNN they had witnessed the alleged misconduct. The incidents are alleged to have happened on set, while promoting movies and at his production company - Revelations Entertainment.

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One woman, a production assistant who said she worked with Freeman, 80, on a movie, told the news outlet he would rest his hand on her back, before one day attempting to lift her skirt and asking her if she was wearing underwear.

Another woman said her and other females who worked with Freeman knew 'not to wear any top that would show our breasts' or to wear anything fitted.

She went on to say that Freeman 'sexually harassed her and her female assistant on numerous occasions by making comments about their bodies'.

One woman says he pressed himself against her while posing for a photograph after 'staring at her breasts', calling it 'inappropriate'.

The US broadcaster adds that 'multiple people' told them Revelations Entertainment had an 'environment' that included 'allegations of harassment or inappropriate behaviour by Freeman'.

However, other people who had worked with Freeman told CNN 'they never witnessed any questionable behaviour' or that he was a 'consummate professional on set and in the office.'

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CNN contacted a representative for Freeman, who requested the broadcaster send them a list of the alleged incidents, however, they have yet to respond to the claims.

Freeman's career spans almost five decades, staring in a number of iconic movies including The Shawshank Redemption and Seven. He won an Oscar for best supporting actor for his role in Million Dollar Baby - he was also nominated for his performances in Street Smart, Driving Miss Daisy, The Shawshank Redemption and Invictus.

Source: CNN

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Topics: Morgan Freeman