Vin Diesel, the beloved star of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, is facing some serious allegations. A former assistant, Asta Jonasson, has filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of sexual assault and other offenses. This explosive claim was made at a Los Angeles court on Thursday, with Vin Diesel's spokesperson remaining silent on the matter.
The incident in question allegedly happened back in 2010 while they were filming "Fast Five" in Atlanta. According to the lawsuit, Vin Diesel sexually assaulted Jonasson and harassed her after a party. Despite her resistance, he overpowered her. The lawsuit also mentions his sister, Samantha Vincent, the head of OneRace Productions, who dismissed Jonasson shortly after the incident.
Besides sexual assault, Jonasson is also suing Vin Diesel for discrimination, emotional distress, and wrongful dismissal. She's seeking compensation, but the exact amount hasn't been disclosed yet. Vin Diesel, who's been in a relationship with model Paloma Jiménez since 2007 and shares three children with her, has yet to publicly respond to these allegations.
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The lawsuit against Vin Diesel contains some shocking allegations. Jonasson claims that during the filming of "Fast Five," Diesel forced himself on her, groping her breasts and kissing her despite her protests. She also alleges that he abused his position of power and was physically stronger than her, making it difficult to escape his advances.[1][2]
Vin Diesel's lawyer has strongly denied these allegations, dismissing the lawsuit as baseless.[1] This case is part of a broader wave of #MeToo incidents in Hollywood, with several high-profile figures in the entertainment industry facing similar accusations.[2][3]
The lawsuit includes claims of sexual battery, discrimination, and retaliation. The legal process is still ongoing, so we can expect more details and developments to emerge as the case unfolds.[1][2]
