Actor George Takei fired back at sexual assault allegations against him with a forceful denial on Saturday.
In a tweetstorm the “Star Trek” actor, LGBT activist and progressive hero said he was “shocked and bewildered” by the charges that he sexually assaulted a young model in the 1980s.
“Friends, I’m writing to respond to the accusations made by Scott R. Bruton. I want to assure you all that I am as shocked and bewildered at these claims as you must feel reading them,” he wrote. “The events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur, and I do not know why he has claimed them now. I have wracked my brain to ask if I remember Mr. Brunton, and I cannot say I do.”
Friends,
I’m writing to respond to the accusations made by Scott R. Bruton. I want to assure you all that I am as shocked and bewildered at these claims as you must feel reading them. /1
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
The events he describes back in the 1980s simply did not occur, and I do not know why he has claimed them now. I have wracked my brain to ask if I remember Mr. Brunton, and I cannot say I do. /2
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
“But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my response thoughtfully and not out of the moment,” Takei continued. “Right now it is a he said / he said situation, over alleged events nearly 40 years ago. But those that know me understand that non-consensual acts are so antithetical to my values and my practices, the very idea that someone would accuse me of this is quite personally painful.”
But I do take these claims very seriously, and I wanted to provide my response thoughtfully and not out of the moment. /3
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
Right now it is a he said / he said situation, over alleged events nearly 40 years ago. But those that know me understand that non-consensual acts are so antithetical to my values and my practices, the very idea that someone would accuse me of this is quite personally painful. /4
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
“Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than 30 years and now my husband, stands fully by my side. I cannot tell you how vital it has been to have his unwavering support and love in these difficult times,” he said. “Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to us. Yours in gratitude, George.”
Brad, who is 100 percent beside me on this, as my life partner of more than 30 years and now my husband, stands fully by my side. I cannot tell you how vital it has been to have his unwavering support and love in these difficult times. /5
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
Thanks to many of you for all the kind words and trust. It means so much to us.
Yours in gratitude,
George /end
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) November 11, 2017
The denial stands in stark contrast to the detailed accusation made by Brunton, who described the harrowing experience of having his drink spiked and waking to find Takei removing his clothes.
Brunton described how Takei had befriended him beforehand, and took advantage of him after he had broken off a relationship with his boyfriend.
The former model has said all he wanted from Takei was an apology but, judging by his statement on Saturday, that does not appear to be coming.
Many on social media were quick to use Takei’s own progressive talking points against him.
Sorry George….
You Leftists tell us that we must always believe the accuser.
People never lie about sexual assault, remember? https://t.co/ezcneZCVIu
— Mark Pantano (@TheMarkPantano) November 11, 2017
But George, we must believe the victims of your horrendous crimes. Are you going to start victim shaming? https://t.co/3zrqXRX3ld
— Chimera (@EnglishDogRight) November 11, 2017
“All victims must be believed! ………………………… I mean unless they accuse me. In that case they’re filthy liars and you shouldn’t believe them.” https://t.co/Jpvu11iAaG
— sevenwithcheese (@sevenwithcheese) November 11, 2017
If the rest of us were to hold you the way you hold everyone else recently exposed for being a sex pest, then you are a done deal sex pest in the twitter court. While I don’t personally take every accusation as factual, you’ve made your own position clear. https://t.co/IEXY1prO3U
— ¢l໐น໓ฯ ๓ค໐ ☽☆ ~(=^‥^)ノ彡︵ ┻━┻ (@CloudyXiongMao) November 11, 2017
George: EVERY accuser of sexual assault MUST be believed.
Unless they are accusing me of course! https://t.co/iFgatoNYhE
— Saving Ferris (@StreetDoc_67) November 11, 2017
All victims must be believed, George. You’re the one who taught me that. You don’t get to backtrack now that the victim is yours. https://t.co/Jpvu11iAaG
— sevenwithcheese (@sevenwithcheese) November 11, 2017
It doesn’t matter if you say it didn’t happen… We have to always believe the accuser. Isn’t that the way this is supposed to go? https://t.co/8wFGNz7cVt
— Shay (@DeplorableShay) November 11, 2017
Sorry George Takei
Progressives like yourself say we have to listen and believe
The victim’s words trump any proof of their claims
You are now a rapisthttps://t.co/bX9hQOJ1pH— ???WesleyZ3?? (@50th_President) November 11, 2017
It is tough when the monster you help to create comes back to get you.
Wake up right! Receive our free morning news blast HERE
DONATE TO BIZPAC REVIEW
Please help us! If you are fed up with letting radical big tech execs, phony fact-checkers, tyrannical liberals and a lying mainstream media have unprecedented power over your news please consider making a donation to BPR to help us fight them. Now is the time. Truth has never been more critical!
- Britney Spears shows off her rockin’ new bod, but had to spoil it with a liberal message about ‘Dreamers’ - December 24, 2017
- Border patrol forget they’re supposed to be heartless, deliver beautiful baby at the border - December 24, 2017
- After scoring tax cut victory, Trump sees ‘tremendous Democrat support’ for his next big initiative - December 24, 2017
Comment
We have no tolerance for comments containing violence, racism, profanity, vulgarity, doxing, or discourteous behavior. If a comment is spam, instead of replying to it please click the ∨ icon below and to the right of that comment. Thank you for partnering with us to maintain fruitful conversation.
BPR INSIDER COMMENTS
Scroll down for non-member comments or join our insider conversations by becoming a member. We'd love to have you!
