Jared Leto takes issue with the whole thing accusations made against him in a documentary devoted to his alleged behavior with several women. Ten testimonies are presented, some of which concern women who claim to have been minors at the time of the alleged incidents. The 54-year-old actor and singer categorically denies having committed any sexual assault. In a statement released after the documentary aired, he stated: "I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These allegations are absolutely and categorically false."
Ten women share their stories in a documentary
The testimonies gathered concern encounters that allegedly took place over several years. Some women describe behavior they consider inappropriate, persistent, or sexually offensive. Four of them make more serious accusations. Three of these women assert that they were minors at the time of the alleged incidents. The documentary notably revisits the testimony of a woman who claims to have been sexually assaulted in a Las Vegas motel in 2002, when she was 17 years old.
Jared Leto rejects all accusations
Jared Leto denies every testimony presented against him. His entourage maintains that the reported accounts are false and disputes the way they were gathered and presented. The actor insists he has never engaged in non-consensual sexual behavior. He also rejects any accusations involving minors and asserts that some testimonies are based on incomplete or inaccurate recollections.
Stories spanning several years
The women interviewed described encounters in hotels, at concerts, or at events related to the career of Jared Leto and his band Thirty Seconds to Mars. Some said they kept messages or recounted the alleged incidents to friends and family shortly after meeting the artist. Former collaborators also testified to the regular presence of young women in the singer's entourage after his concerts.
These accusations remain disputed.
The testimonies broadcast constitute accusations, not a judicial conviction. Jared Leto remains presumed innocent of the charges against him. The actor, known for his roles in D, Requiem for a Dream et House of gucciHe is currently continuing his professional activities. His team states that he will continue to publicly contest any accusation of sexual assault.