Actor Jared Leto accused of criminal sexual conduct by 4 women
Summary
Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers, including allegations of sexual assault and statutory rape. These claims date from 2002 to 2016, and Leto has denied all wrongdoing; no criminal charges have been filed.Key Facts
- Four women told the BBC they experienced sexual misconduct by Jared Leto while they were teenagers.
- One woman said Leto sexually assaulted her at 17 in a motel; another said she had sex with him at 17 in California, which could be statutory rape.
- A third woman said Leto threatened her with sexual assault at age 19, and a fourth said he groomed her as a teenager.
- Ten women in total spoke to the BBC for a documentary called "Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret," including nine who shared their stories publicly for the first time.
- These encounters happened between 2002 and 2016 when Leto was in his 30s and 40s; he is now 54 years old.
- Two men who worked with Leto’s band said staff felt uneasy about his contact with teenage girls.
- The BBC verified some claims with family, friends, photos, and messages.
- Jared Leto has faced previous sexual misconduct allegations but has never faced criminal charges.
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