Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was sexually assaulted during the shooting of ‘Fast Five’ with her co-star of XxX- Return of She. In the lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles court, Esta Jonas also said that she was fired just hours after the incident. The incident took place in a hotel room in Atlanta, while the pair were working on the film ‘Fast Five’. The lawsuit is the latest to be filed in California courts, extending the deadline for legal action in cases of alleged sex crimes.
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Claire-Lise Kutli, Jonason’s attorney, said in a written statement that sexual harassment in the workplace will never stop if powerful men are shielded from accountability. We hope their courageous decision to come forward will help bring about lasting change and empower other victims.
Asta Jonasson said her first job after being hired by the ‘Fast and Furious’ star’s company was to travel to Atlanta in September 2010 during the filming of ‘Fast Five’. In the lawsuit, Jonas alleged that Vin Diesel sexually assaulted her.
The lawsuit reads, “Vin Diesel ignored Jonason’s clear statements that she did not consent to his sexual assault. The situation escalated when she ran into the bathroom where Diesel followed her and allegedly made sexual advances toward her.” Despite the woman’s protests, he allegedly A few hours later, Samantha Vincent, the actor’s sister and the president of One Race, the entertainment company that employs Jonasson, reportedly called and fired him.
“The message was clear. Jonas was fired for boldly protesting Vin Diesel’s sexual harassment, Vin Diesel would be protected and his sexual harassment would be hidden,” the lawsuit said.
Jonasson is one of several women to accuse major figures in the entertainment industry of sexual misconduct since the #MeToo movement began in 2017, following allegations against now-jailed filmmaker Harvey Weinstein.