Nearly a year after sexual assault allegations were raised against Ed Westwick, the Los Angeles County District Attorney has decided to decline prosecuting the star. The Los Angeles Police Department opened an investigation in November following a police report filing from Kristina Cohen, who accused the Gossip Girl alum of raping her in 2014 in a public Facebook post. According to an official document obtained by E! News, three separate unidentified women reported to law enforcement alleging that Westwick had sexually assaulted them at three different times in 2014. Per the document, the first alleged victim identified potential "fresh complaint" witnesses while the...
- 7/27/2018
- E! Online
Over four months after the Los Angeles County District Attorney confirmed that it was investigating Ed Westwick for multiple allegations of sexual assault, Jackie Lacey’s office today said that the Gossip Girl alum will not be charged.
“Three separate women recently reported to law enforcement that suspect sexually assaulted them at three different times in 2014,” stated the D.A.’s office in a July 17 charge evaluation worksheet made public Friday. “Victim 1 alleged an assault and identified potential fresh complaint witnesses, the paperwork explained. Victim 2 alleged an assault and said two people were present at the location but outside of the room where the assault occurred. Those witnesses were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecution on those two incidents is declined due to insufficient evidence.”
“The investigating officer tried numerous times but was unsuccessful in contacting Victim 3 for...
“Three separate women recently reported to law enforcement that suspect sexually assaulted them at three different times in 2014,” stated the D.A.’s office in a July 17 charge evaluation worksheet made public Friday. “Victim 1 alleged an assault and identified potential fresh complaint witnesses, the paperwork explained. Victim 2 alleged an assault and said two people were present at the location but outside of the room where the assault occurred. Those witnesses were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt. Prosecution on those two incidents is declined due to insufficient evidence.”
“The investigating officer tried numerous times but was unsuccessful in contacting Victim 3 for...
- 7/27/2018
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Ed Westwick will not face charges after being accused of sexual assault due to insufficient evidence, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office.
According to documentation obtained by TheWrap, three separate women came forward with accusations that the “Gossip Girl” alum sexually assaulted them at three different times in 2014.
According to the paperwork, one victim identified potential witnesses and another said that two people were present but outside of the room when the alleged assault occurred. However, the Da’s office determined, the witnesses “were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt” and charges on those two cases were declined due to insufficient evidence.
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The investigating officer was unable to contact the third alleged victim for a pre-filing interview, according to the Da’s office,...
According to documentation obtained by TheWrap, three separate women came forward with accusations that the “Gossip Girl” alum sexually assaulted them at three different times in 2014.
According to the paperwork, one victim identified potential witnesses and another said that two people were present but outside of the room when the alleged assault occurred. However, the Da’s office determined, the witnesses “were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt” and charges on those two cases were declined due to insufficient evidence.
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The investigating officer was unable to contact the third alleged victim for a pre-filing interview, according to the Da’s office,...
- 7/27/2018
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Former Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick will not be charged in three separate sexual assault cases. According to legal docs obtained by Radar Online, three alleged victims accused the actor of misconduct in 2014 but only two provided witnesses. Prosecutors also said these witnesses could not provide sufficient evidence. Back in March, a fourth accuser had stepped forward. Haley Freedman filed a police report against the actor, who continued to deny the rape allegations against him. "I can confirm Haley filed a police report on Wednesday, regarding allegations that Ed Westwick raped her,” her rep told Us Weekly at the time. Haley was the latest to accuse Ed, 31, of sexual assault, joining Kristina Cohen, Aurélie Wynn, and Rachel Eck. Rachel told BuzzFeed on Nov. 14 that the incident took place the night before the Academy Awards in 2014. Rachel claims she met up with Ed and her ex-boyfriend, film producer Kaine Harling, at...
- 7/27/2018
- by Anna Quintana
- Life and Style
Los Angeles County prosecutors have decided not to file rape charges against actor Ed Westwick, citing insufficient evidence.
Westwick, best known for his role on “Gossip Girl,” was accused in November of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third in 2014. Actress Kristina Cohen made the first allegation in a post on Facebook, writing that Westwick held her down and raped her at his home in West L.A. Two more women came forward with their own accounts, actress Aurelie Wynn and Rachel Eck.
In a memo on Friday, prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence to pursue charges. According to the memo, two of the women provided witnesses to help corroborate their accounts, including some who were outside the room where the alleged incident took place.
“Those witnesses were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt,” prosecutors wrote.
Westwick, best known for his role on “Gossip Girl,” was accused in November of raping two women and sexually assaulting a third in 2014. Actress Kristina Cohen made the first allegation in a post on Facebook, writing that Westwick held her down and raped her at his home in West L.A. Two more women came forward with their own accounts, actress Aurelie Wynn and Rachel Eck.
In a memo on Friday, prosecutors said they did not have enough evidence to pursue charges. According to the memo, two of the women provided witnesses to help corroborate their accounts, including some who were outside the room where the alleged incident took place.
“Those witnesses were not able to provide information that would enable the prosecution to prove either incident beyond a reasonable doubt,” prosecutors wrote.
- 7/27/2018
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
Last year, actress Kristina Cohen accused Ed Westwick of rape. Now, stylist Haley Camille Freedman is accusing the Gossip Girl star of sexual assault. TMZ is reporting, based on court documents, that the 30-year-old imprisoned and sexually tortured her. Warning: The allegations below include graphic details. Haley alleges Westwick held her as a sex slave for 48 hours in 2014. She's claiming in a lawsuit that she went to his home with other people, they began having sex, and then things turned violent. Westwick requested that she strangle, slap, and spit on him. When she refused, he proceeded to strangle, slap, and hit her. After the encounter, she fell asleep and stayed the night in his home. While in the shower, the next morning, Westwick proceeded to enter the shower and forced her to have sex with him. A post shared by Haley Camille (@haleycamille) on Sep 20, 2017 at 8:44pm Pdt The...
- 3/26/2018
- by Paulina Jayne Isaac
- In Touch Weekly
Ed Westwick and his girlfriend showed some Pda over the weekend during a date in Los Angeles, amid the continued fallout as the actor faces allegations of sexual assault.
The duo were cuddly during a lunch outing at the eatery Lemonade on Saturday, which came just weeks after it was announced that the Gossip Girl alum, 30, was recast in the BBC’s Agatha Christie drama due to the allegations raised against him.
Serfaty, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant, has been dating Westwick since May.
A source told People in November that Westwick and the Los Angeles-based model...
The duo were cuddly during a lunch outing at the eatery Lemonade on Saturday, which came just weeks after it was announced that the Gossip Girl alum, 30, was recast in the BBC’s Agatha Christie drama due to the allegations raised against him.
Serfaty, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant, has been dating Westwick since May.
A source told People in November that Westwick and the Los Angeles-based model...
- 1/21/2018
- by Stephanie Petit
- PEOPLE.com
Hello and welcome back to our roundup of news from across the industry. From stage to screens big and small, we’ve got you covered. It’s everything you need to know and all you can’t afford to miss. Ed Westwick removed from drama after rape allegations.British actor Ed Westwick, best known for playing Chuck Bass in “Gossip Girl”, was dropped by the BBC last week in the wake of rape allegations made against him last year. The 30-year-old actor has already completed filming for the Agatha Christie drama “Ordeal By Innocence”, but it was announced he is to be replaced by Christian Cooke, a decision that sets a precedent for the UK industry, marking the first of this kind of post-shoot recasting in a UK drama since the recent sexual harassment scandals broke. Following Kristina Cohen’s November claim (which was then followed by two other women...
- 1/9/2018
- backstage.com
Gossip Girl alum Ed Westwick has been replaced in the BBC drama Ordeal by Innocence after actress Kristina Cohen accused him of raping her three years ago, Variety reports. Christian Cooke will take over the role and reshoot all of Westwick's scenes in the adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel.
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- 1/5/2018
- by Keisha Hatchett
- TVGuide - Breaking News
The BBC's upcoming adaptation of Agatha Christie's Ordeal by Innocence has dropped Ed Westwick and his role has been recast in wake of the recent sexual assault allegations made against him. The corporation announced the news on Friday. Witches of East End alum Christian Cooke will take over the actor's role of Mickey Argyll and reshoot his scenes for the three-part special this month, the BBC said. Westwick has not commented. In November, former Greek and Hung actress Kristina Cohen claimed the Gossip Girl alum raped her. He said he did not know her and never committed rape or forced himself on a woman. The Lapd said at the...
- 1/5/2018
- E! Online
Hollywood’s sexual harassment scandals have had an immediate effect on the industry — and on TV viewers as well. As networks and studios are confronted with allegations of misconduct and assault by their stars, producers, and even executives, heightened publicity has also prevented them from sweeping such news under the rug.
Instead, from morning to primetime, broadcast, cable and streaming services have been faced with making big moves on some of their biggest properties. In the $1 billion morning show competition, both NBC’s “Today” and CBS’ “This Morning” fired key anchors. Netflix’s and Amazon’s signature, award-winning dramas are expected to return without their lead stars. Paramount Network planned to launch by leveraging the Weinstein brand — but that strategy is dead. And FX must now rebuild its comedy brand without the producer who inspired much of it.
Here’s a continually updated roundup of TV productions that have been...
Instead, from morning to primetime, broadcast, cable and streaming services have been faced with making big moves on some of their biggest properties. In the $1 billion morning show competition, both NBC’s “Today” and CBS’ “This Morning” fired key anchors. Netflix’s and Amazon’s signature, award-winning dramas are expected to return without their lead stars. Paramount Network planned to launch by leveraging the Weinstein brand — but that strategy is dead. And FX must now rebuild its comedy brand without the producer who inspired much of it.
Here’s a continually updated roundup of TV productions that have been...
- 12/7/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Ed Westwick’s former “Gossip Girl” co-star Jessica Szhor has broken her silence on the two rape allegations against the actor. Earlier this month, actresses Kristina Cohen and Aurelie Wynn both made similar allegations against Westwick, alleging a sexual assault took place at the actor’s apartment three years ago. A third woman who served as Westwick’s […]...
- 11/22/2017
- by Rachel West
- ET Canada
Jessica Szohr has broken her silence on the harassment and rape allegations against her “Gossip Girl” co-star Ed Westwick. Actress Kristina Cohen accused the actor of rape in a detailed Facebook post published November 6, in which she described an alleged sexual assault that occurred three years ago at Westwick’s apartment. Cohen’s post was followed by a similar accusation from former actress Aurélie Wynn.
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In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Szohr said she was shocked to hear the allegations against her former co-star and friend and that she would never think Westwick would be any woman in the type of position described by Cohen and Wynn.
“ have known Ed for years and know how lovely he is, and don’t think he would ever put someone in a position like that,” Szohr said. “It’s difficult,...
Read More:Ed Westwick Accused of Rape By Second Woman, Former Actress Aurélie Wynn
In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Szohr said she was shocked to hear the allegations against her former co-star and friend and that she would never think Westwick would be any woman in the type of position described by Cohen and Wynn.
“ have known Ed for years and know how lovely he is, and don’t think he would ever put someone in a position like that,” Szohr said. “It’s difficult,...
- 11/22/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Ed Westwick‘s girlfriend is standing by him after three women accused the Gossip Girl star of sexual assault.
On Monday, Jessica Serfaty took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple, captioning it: “Nobody puts baby in a corner.”
Westwick, 30, and Serfaty, 26, have been dating since May. Serfaty, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant who has a 9-year-old son from a previous marriage, had also been linked to Joe Jonas and Niall Horan.
A source told People earlier this month that Westwick and the Los Angeles-based model and actress were “looking at engagements rings” while vacationing in Paris in late October.
On Monday, Jessica Serfaty took to Instagram to share a photo of the couple, captioning it: “Nobody puts baby in a corner.”
Westwick, 30, and Serfaty, 26, have been dating since May. Serfaty, a former America’s Next Top Model contestant who has a 9-year-old son from a previous marriage, had also been linked to Joe Jonas and Niall Horan.
A source told People earlier this month that Westwick and the Los Angeles-based model and actress were “looking at engagements rings” while vacationing in Paris in late October.
- 11/21/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
A third woman has come forward with sexual assault allegations against Ed Westwick.
In an interview with BuzzFeed published Tuesday, creative producer Rachel Eck alleged that in 2014, the Gossip Girl star “aggressively groped” her breasts at a hotel in Hollywood.
Eck’s story has a connection to the first accusation brought against Westwick by actress Kristina Cohen: Both Eck and Cohen alleged that an Australian film producer named Kaine Harling facilitated their meeting with Westwick. Harling did not respond to People’s request for comment.
Westwick has denied the two previous rape allegations brought against him. He has not...
In an interview with BuzzFeed published Tuesday, creative producer Rachel Eck alleged that in 2014, the Gossip Girl star “aggressively groped” her breasts at a hotel in Hollywood.
Eck’s story has a connection to the first accusation brought against Westwick by actress Kristina Cohen: Both Eck and Cohen alleged that an Australian film producer named Kaine Harling facilitated their meeting with Westwick. Harling did not respond to People’s request for comment.
Westwick has denied the two previous rape allegations brought against him. He has not...
- 11/15/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
Two BBC series starring Ed Westwick have been put on hold following recent rape accusations being made against the Gossip Girl alum.
Three-part series Ordeal by Innocence, based on an Agatha Christie novel of the same name, was originally set to be a centerpiece for the BBC's Christmas schedule, but it has since been shelved indefinitely.
Filming for Westwick's other BBC project, comedy series White Gold, is currently "paused" while the actor deals with allegations of sexual assault that have surfaced this week.
"These are serious allegations which Ed Westwick has strenuously denied,...
Three-part series Ordeal by Innocence, based on an Agatha Christie novel of the same name, was originally set to be a centerpiece for the BBC's Christmas schedule, but it has since been shelved indefinitely.
Filming for Westwick's other BBC project, comedy series White Gold, is currently "paused" while the actor deals with allegations of sexual assault that have surfaced this week.
"These are serious allegations which Ed Westwick has strenuously denied,...
- 11/10/2017
- Rollingstone.com
The BBC on Friday announced that it will not air its adaptation of the Agatha Christie novel Ordeal by Innocence, following multiple rape allegations made against star Ed Westwick, Variety reports.
The Gossip Girl alum has been accused of raping two women: actress Kristina Cohen, who in a Nov. 7 Facebook post claimed that the actor forced himself on her while attending a house party at his residence in 2014, and former actress Aurélie Wynn, whose alleged assault is said to occur at Westwick’s home that same year.
The Lapd is currently investigating Cohen’s claim, while Westwick has since denied...
The Gossip Girl alum has been accused of raping two women: actress Kristina Cohen, who in a Nov. 7 Facebook post claimed that the actor forced himself on her while attending a house party at his residence in 2014, and former actress Aurélie Wynn, whose alleged assault is said to occur at Westwick’s home that same year.
The Lapd is currently investigating Cohen’s claim, while Westwick has since denied...
- 11/10/2017
- TVLine.com
Just weeks before he was accused of sexually assaulting two actresses, Ed Westwick was planning on proposing to his girlfriend Jessica Serfaty.
A source tells People that the 30-year-old Gossip Girl star and Serfaty, a 26-year-old Los Angeles-based model and actress, were “looking at engagements rings” while vacationing in Paris a couple of weeks ago.
According to the source, those plans have been put on hold in light of the allegations against Westwick, though the two remain very much together. A representatives for Westwick did not respond to People’s request for comment.
Westwick and Serfaty, who has a 9-year-old son from a previous marriage,...
A source tells People that the 30-year-old Gossip Girl star and Serfaty, a 26-year-old Los Angeles-based model and actress, were “looking at engagements rings” while vacationing in Paris a couple of weeks ago.
According to the source, those plans have been put on hold in light of the allegations against Westwick, though the two remain very much together. A representatives for Westwick did not respond to People’s request for comment.
Westwick and Serfaty, who has a 9-year-old son from a previous marriage,...
- 11/9/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
A second woman, actress Aurélie Wynn, has accused Ed Westwick of rape, her accusation coming on the heels of Kristina Cohen‘s rape allegation. AURÉLIE Wynn Is Second To Accuse Ed Westwick Of Rape The Lapd is now investigating the claims made by actress Cohen. The actress accused Westwick of rape from an incident three years ago. She shared in […]
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- 11/9/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Ed Westwick has denied the second rape allegation brought against him this week.
After former actress Aurélie Wynn accused the Gossip Girl star of sexual assault just days after actress Kristina Cohen accused him of the same act, Westwick, 30, issued a statement on social media Thursday.
“It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are some in this environment who could ever conclude I have had anything to do with such vile and horrific conduct,” he wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “I have absolutely not, and I...
After former actress Aurélie Wynn accused the Gossip Girl star of sexual assault just days after actress Kristina Cohen accused him of the same act, Westwick, 30, issued a statement on social media Thursday.
“It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are some in this environment who could ever conclude I have had anything to do with such vile and horrific conduct,” he wrote on Instagram and Twitter. “I have absolutely not, and I...
- 11/9/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
A second actress has come forward to accuse Ed Westwick of sexual assault just days after the actor denied allegations he raped Kristina Cohen. Aurelie Wynn took to Facebook to share a lengthy statement, in which she said that the “Gossip Girl” star “pushed me face down on the bed and ripped off my one […]...
- 11/9/2017
- by Becca Longmire
- ET Canada
Ed Westwick is disputing claims by a second accuser that he sexually assaulted her in July 2014. Aurelie Wynn posted on Facebook that Westwick "pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight. I was wearing a one piece bathing suit that he ripped, I was in complete shock." She adds, "I told the guy I was seeing [Mark Salling] that I got raped." Westwick just posted, "It is disheartening and sad to me that as a...
- 11/9/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
2017-11-09T07:09:07-08:00Ed Westwick Hit with Another Rape Accusation
Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick strongly denied that he raped actress Kristina Cohen, but now a second actress has come forward with a very similar allegation. Aurelie Wynn, like Kristina Cohen, says she was assaulted at Westwick's home after attending a get-together there.
Via People.
Former actress Aurélie Wynn has accused Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick of raping her, days after he denied allegations of sexual assaulting actress Kristina Cohen.
“I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday.
A rep for Westwick did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Wynn, whose stage name was Aurelie Marie Cao, claimed Westwick sexually assaulted her in July 2014.
“I said no and he pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight,...
Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick strongly denied that he raped actress Kristina Cohen, but now a second actress has come forward with a very similar allegation. Aurelie Wynn, like Kristina Cohen, says she was assaulted at Westwick's home after attending a get-together there.
Via People.
Former actress Aurélie Wynn has accused Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick of raping her, days after he denied allegations of sexual assaulting actress Kristina Cohen.
“I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday.
A rep for Westwick did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Wynn, whose stage name was Aurelie Marie Cao, claimed Westwick sexually assaulted her in July 2014.
“I said no and he pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight,...
- 11/9/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Update: (November 9): Westwick has issued a statement on social media. “It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are some in this environment who could ever conclude I have had anything to do with such vile and horrific conduct,” he said. “I have absolutely not, and I am cooperating with the authorities so that they can clear my name as soon as possible.”
Earlier: Former actress Aurélie Wynn has accused Ed Westwick of rape, becoming the second woman to make sexual assault allegations against the “Gossip Girl” actor following Kristina Cohen. Wynn says the assault occurred in July 2014. She was invited to Westwick’s apartment along with a girl who was dating the actor’s roommate at the time, and the alleged assault happened once all the parties went to sleep around 5am Et.
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Earlier: Former actress Aurélie Wynn has accused Ed Westwick of rape, becoming the second woman to make sexual assault allegations against the “Gossip Girl” actor following Kristina Cohen. Wynn says the assault occurred in July 2014. She was invited to Westwick’s apartment along with a girl who was dating the actor’s roommate at the time, and the alleged assault happened once all the parties went to sleep around 5am Et.
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- 11/9/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Former actress Aurélie Wynn has accused Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick of raping her, days after he denied allegations of sexual assaulting actress Kristina Cohen.
“I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday.
A rep for Westwick did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Wynn, whose stage name was Aurelie Marie Cao, claimed Westwick sexually assaulted her in July 2014.
“I said no and he pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight,” she wrote in a post shared on Facebook Wednesday.
“I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Twitter and Instagram on Tuesday.
A rep for Westwick did not immediately respond to a request for comment from People.
Wynn, whose stage name was Aurelie Marie Cao, claimed Westwick sexually assaulted her in July 2014.
“I said no and he pushed me face down and was powerless under his weight,” she wrote in a post shared on Facebook Wednesday.
- 11/9/2017
- by Karen Mizoguchi
- PEOPLE.com
Los Angeles Police Department is officially investigating allegations made against Ed Westwick after actress Kristina Cohen claimed in a Facebook post on Monday that she was raped by the Gossip Girl star in 2014, E! News can confirm. Lapd Media Relations tells E! News that Cohen filed a police at the Lapd's Hollywood Division report at 3 p.m. today and that there is now an active investigation into her claims. On Tuesday, the actor denied the allegations via social media. "I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on a woman. I certainly have never committed rape." E! News has reached out to reps for Cohen and Westwick for further...
- 11/8/2017
- E! Online
2017-11-08T04:23:07-08:00'Gossip Girl' Star Denies Rape Accusation
More women are speaking out about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault at the hands of men in Hollywood. The accusation of an actress against Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick is especially shocking, however, since, if true, it clearly rises to the level of criminal sexual assault. Westwick strongly denies the accusation and even denies that he knows the woman making it.
Via Page Six.
“Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick denied a claim he raped an actress three years ago — and says he doesn’t even know the woman.
A post shared by Ed Westwick (@edwestwick) on Nov 7, 2017 at 8:46am Pst
Kristina Cohen detailed the alleged sexual assault, which she claims happened at Westwick’s home, in a Facebook post on Monday night.
“I do not know this woman,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.
More women are speaking out about their experiences with sexual harassment and assault at the hands of men in Hollywood. The accusation of an actress against Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick is especially shocking, however, since, if true, it clearly rises to the level of criminal sexual assault. Westwick strongly denies the accusation and even denies that he knows the woman making it.
Via Page Six.
“Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick denied a claim he raped an actress three years ago — and says he doesn’t even know the woman.
A post shared by Ed Westwick (@edwestwick) on Nov 7, 2017 at 8:46am Pst
Kristina Cohen detailed the alleged sexual assault, which she claims happened at Westwick’s home, in a Facebook post on Monday night.
“I do not know this woman,” Westwick, 30, wrote on Instagram on Tuesday.
- 11/8/2017
- by EG
- Yidio
Ed Westwick is being investigated for sexual assault by the Los Angeles Police Department after actress Kristina Cohen accused him of rape.
The actress filed a report Tuesday alleging the actor sexually assaulted her.
On Tuesday afternoon, an alleged victim went to the Lapd’s Hollywood division and filed a report of sexual assault, in which they named the Gossip Girl alum as a suspect, public information officer Tony Im told People.
The Lapd would not identify Cohen as the woman who made the complaint.
“Suspect forced victim to have sexual intercourse inside his residence … three years ago,” the report states,...
The actress filed a report Tuesday alleging the actor sexually assaulted her.
On Tuesday afternoon, an alleged victim went to the Lapd’s Hollywood division and filed a report of sexual assault, in which they named the Gossip Girl alum as a suspect, public information officer Tony Im told People.
The Lapd would not identify Cohen as the woman who made the complaint.
“Suspect forced victim to have sexual intercourse inside his residence … three years ago,” the report states,...
- 11/8/2017
- by Natalie Stone
- PEOPLE.com
It seems that with each passing day, a new Hollywood star finds themselves under fire and the latest is Ed Westwick, perhaps best known for his role on Gossip Girl. According to Deadline, the Los Angeles Police Department is now investigating the actor after claims from Kristina Cohen that she was raped by him back in 2014 – which, for the record, Westwick denies.
Cohen has two witnesses to support her claim, one of whom is former child actor Blaise Godbe Lipman, who said the following about the incident:
“She came over to my home the following morning and told me everything. She was in a state of shock. It was without a doubt a rape. I’ve known her since 2009,” he added. “We were teen actors. We worked on a few projects over the years. We met on the Warner Bros. lot in 2008.”
Cohen’s sister, Katalina Colgate, also backed up the claims,...
Cohen has two witnesses to support her claim, one of whom is former child actor Blaise Godbe Lipman, who said the following about the incident:
“She came over to my home the following morning and told me everything. She was in a state of shock. It was without a doubt a rape. I’ve known her since 2009,” he added. “We were teen actors. We worked on a few projects over the years. We met on the Warner Bros. lot in 2008.”
Cohen’s sister, Katalina Colgate, also backed up the claims,...
- 11/8/2017
- by Matt Joseph
- We Got This Covered
Ed Westwick is being accused of rape by a fellow entertainer. “Ladies Like Us” actress Kristina Cohen made allegations against Westwick in a Facebook post on Monday. Related: Harvey Weinstein Now Has Over 90 Accusers “I was woken up abruptly by Ed on top of me, his fingers entering my body,” Cohen wrote. “I told him to stop, […]...
- 11/8/2017
- by Shakiel Mahjouri
- ET Canada
Ed Westwick is being accused of rape by actress Kristina Cohen. Ed Westwick Accused Of Rape Cohen claims that she went to the Gossip Girl star’s house with her then-boyfriend, a producer and friend of Westwick. In her Facebook post, she says Westwick made lewd comments to her, but the producer, whom she did not name, didn’t want […]
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- 11/8/2017
- by Hillary Luehring-Jones
- Uinterview
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating actress Kristina Cohen's claim that she was raped by Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick in 2014 — a charge the actor denied on Twitter earlier today. Cohen filed a police report this morning at the Lapd's Hollywood Division. A copy of the report, obtained by Deadline, states that "Suspect forced victim to have sexual intercourse inside his residence…three years ago." Two contemporary witnesses have also come forward…...
- 11/7/2017
- Deadline
Exclusive: The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating actress Kristina Cohen's claim that she was raped by Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick in 2014 — a charge the actor denied on Twitter earlier today. Cohen filed a police report this morning at the Lapd's Hollywood Division. A copy of the report, obtained by Deadline, states that "Suspect forced victim to have sexual intercourse inside his residence…three years ago." Two contemporary witnesses have also come forward…...
- 11/7/2017
- Deadline TV
The Los Angeles Police Department has opened an investigation into a rape accusation against “Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick, after Westwick’s accuser, actress Kristina Cohen, filed a police report with the department Tuesday, Deadline reports. According to Deadline, the report states, “Suspect forced victim to have intercourse inside his residence … three years ago.” Westwick denied the accusation via social media earlier Tuesday. “I do not know this woman,” Westwick said Tuesday in a statement on Twitter. “I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape.” pic.twitter.com/xYWvKkeXO7 — Ed Westwick (@EdWestwick) November 7, 2017 In a Facebook.
- 11/7/2017
- by Ashley Boucher
- The Wrap
Actress Kristina Cohen says she was raped three years ago by former Gossip Girl star Ed Westwick, who has denied the allegation. Cohen posted the claims yesterday on Facebook, and her manager — who did not know about the allegations until contacted by Deadline last night — later confirmed it was Cohen who authored the post. Westwick today vehemently denied Cohen’s allegation. "I do not know this woman," the England-born actor tweeted. "I have never forced myself in any…...
- 11/7/2017
- Deadline TV
Ed Westwick claims he has never even met the woman accusing him of rape.
Actress Kristina Cohen alleged in a post on Facebook on Monday that she was sexually assaulted by the Gossip Girl star when she and her then-boyfriend -- whom she says was a producer and a friend of Westwick -- visited the 30-year-old actor at his residence three years ago.
More: Lysette Anthony Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Rape, London Police Investigating Multiple Claims
On Tuesday, Westwick took to social media to vehemently deny Cohen's allegation. "I do not know this woman," he posted to both Twitter and Instagram. "I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape."
The last month has been incredibly difficult. Like so many women I too have a story of sexual assault, and the...
Posted by Kristina Cohen on Monday, November 6, 2017
In her post, Cohen alleges that while at Westwick's home, he suggested...
Actress Kristina Cohen alleged in a post on Facebook on Monday that she was sexually assaulted by the Gossip Girl star when she and her then-boyfriend -- whom she says was a producer and a friend of Westwick -- visited the 30-year-old actor at his residence three years ago.
More: Lysette Anthony Accuses Harvey Weinstein of Rape, London Police Investigating Multiple Claims
On Tuesday, Westwick took to social media to vehemently deny Cohen's allegation. "I do not know this woman," he posted to both Twitter and Instagram. "I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape."
The last month has been incredibly difficult. Like so many women I too have a story of sexual assault, and the...
Posted by Kristina Cohen on Monday, November 6, 2017
In her post, Cohen alleges that while at Westwick's home, he suggested...
- 11/7/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
In a Facebook post Monday, actress Kristina Cohen accused actor Ed Westwick of raping her—a claim he denied Tuesday. "I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on a woman," the Gossip Girl star wrote on Instagram. "I certainly have never committed rape." E! News has reached out to reps for Cohen and Westwick for further comment. Additionally, E! News has reached out to Westwick's attorney. No charges have been filed against Westwick. Without revealing the exact date, Cohen said she was "dating a producer" who was friends with Westwick at the time of the alleged incident. "It was this producer who brought me up to Ed's house where I...
- 11/7/2017
- E! Online
Actress Kristina Cohen has accused Ed Westwick of rape.
In a lengthy Facebook post shared Monday, Cohen, 27, alleged that the 30-year-old Gossip Girl star raped her three years ago at his apartment. Westwick has denied the allegations on Instagram.
“I do not know this woman,” he wrote. “I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape.”
Cohen — who has played minor roles in several movies and TV series — said the alleged rape occurred while she was visiting Westwick with her then-boyfriend, who is not named but referred to as a producer who was friends with the actor.
In a lengthy Facebook post shared Monday, Cohen, 27, alleged that the 30-year-old Gossip Girl star raped her three years ago at his apartment. Westwick has denied the allegations on Instagram.
“I do not know this woman,” he wrote. “I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape.”
Cohen — who has played minor roles in several movies and TV series — said the alleged rape occurred while she was visiting Westwick with her then-boyfriend, who is not named but referred to as a producer who was friends with the actor.
- 11/7/2017
- by Aurelie Corinthios
- PEOPLE.com
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- 11/7/2017
- by Sadie Gennis
- TVGuide.com - Features
Actress Kristina Cohen has accused Gossip Girl Ed Westwick of raping her three years ago.
In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Cohen says that a producer she was dating at the time was friends with Westwick and brought her to the actor's home. When Westwick allegedly "suggested 'we should all f---,'"
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In a Facebook post shared on Monday, Cohen says that a producer she was dating at the time was friends with Westwick and brought her to the actor's home. When Westwick allegedly "suggested 'we should all f---,'"
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- 11/7/2017
- by Sadie Gennis
- TVGuide - Breaking News
“Gossip Girl” star Ed Westwick has been accused of rape by actress Kristina Cohen, who detailed the alleged encounter in a Facebook post published November 6. Cohen says the sexual assault occurred three years ago at Westwick’s apartment after they first met. The actress was dating a producer who happened to be one of Westwick’s friends.
Cohen says things became uncomfortable after Westwick suggested “we should all fuck.” Cohen explains that she asked her producer boyfriend to leave after Westwick’s sexual remark, but he did not want to make things awkward by heading out early. The producer reportedly told Cohen they would stay for another 20 minutes. The actress proceeded to take a nap in Westwick’s guest room, which is where the alleged rape occurred.
“I was woken up abruptly by Ed on top of me,...
Cohen says things became uncomfortable after Westwick suggested “we should all fuck.” Cohen explains that she asked her producer boyfriend to leave after Westwick’s sexual remark, but he did not want to make things awkward by heading out early. The producer reportedly told Cohen they would stay for another 20 minutes. The actress proceeded to take a nap in Westwick’s guest room, which is where the alleged rape occurred.
“I was woken up abruptly by Ed on top of me,...
- 11/7/2017
- by Zack Sharf
- Indiewire
Add the Television Academy to the list of organizations that have banished disgraced mogul Harvey Weinstein. As first reported by Variety, the TV Academy’s board of governors voted to permanently bar him, following multiple allegations of sexual assault that Weinstein perpetrated over the years.
“After a hearing today, the Television Academy’s governance has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein from the Academy for life,” said the Academy in a statement. “The Academy supports those speaking out against harassment in all forms and stands behind those who have been affected by this issue. The unfolding and widespread examples of this horrific behavior are deeply disturbing to the Academy’s leadership. We have been in contact with leaders across the industry and share with them a deep sense of responsibility to provide clear workplace benchmarks reflecting decency and respect. As a result, we are expediting an already-begun detailed review and revision...
“After a hearing today, the Television Academy’s governance has voted to expel Harvey Weinstein from the Academy for life,” said the Academy in a statement. “The Academy supports those speaking out against harassment in all forms and stands behind those who have been affected by this issue. The unfolding and widespread examples of this horrific behavior are deeply disturbing to the Academy’s leadership. We have been in contact with leaders across the industry and share with them a deep sense of responsibility to provide clear workplace benchmarks reflecting decency and respect. As a result, we are expediting an already-begun detailed review and revision...
- 11/7/2017
- by Michael Schneider
- Indiewire
Kevin Spacey’s Oscar chances, obliterated. Dustin Hoffman’s, gone. While we don’t yet have the hashtag, March 4, 2018 will be remembered as the year that the issue of sexual harassment took center stage at the Dolby Theatre.
If one of the historical perks of Hollywood stardom was the ability to misbehave without consequences, those days are over. Sony pulled Ridley Scott’s AFI Fest closer “All the Money in the World,” which was primed for an awards campaign around Spacey, now accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment and abuse.
While Hoffman accepted a Hollywood Film Award Sunday night, it’s unlikely that his crusty New York patriarch will be in the running for “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” after multiple harassment claims — in addition to Meryl Streep’s own account of how he introduced himself by grabbing her breast. (Streep will move into Oscar mode as...
If one of the historical perks of Hollywood stardom was the ability to misbehave without consequences, those days are over. Sony pulled Ridley Scott’s AFI Fest closer “All the Money in the World,” which was primed for an awards campaign around Spacey, now accused of multiple instances of sexual harassment and abuse.
While Hoffman accepted a Hollywood Film Award Sunday night, it’s unlikely that his crusty New York patriarch will be in the running for “The Meyerowitz Stories (New and Selected)” after multiple harassment claims — in addition to Meryl Streep’s own account of how he introduced himself by grabbing her breast. (Streep will move into Oscar mode as...
- 11/7/2017
- by Anne Thompson
- Indiewire
Viewers can now experience Devil's Night on iTunes, and we've been provided with a new clip to share with Daily Dead readers in today's Horror Highlights, which also includes VOD info on The Honor Farm and trailers for the apocalyptic thriller Hostile, the Instagram series Bunker 15, and the short film Miscast (screening soon at Shriekfest).
Devil's Night Clip & Trailer: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Harm's Way Productions has unleashed Devil's Night on iTunes. Adam Forrest, Elizabeth Peterson, Alex Ho, Nolan Freeman, Kristina Cohen, Shani Atias and Kevin Grossman star in the story of a lonely teen who accidentally unlocks a gate to Hell in the quest for Internet stardom. Directed by TV veteran Todd Bishop from a script by Derek Rethwisch, Devil's Night is available today exclusively on iTunes with a new clip that shows the dangers lurking in the dark.
On the eve of the release, writer/producer Derek Rethwisch said,...
Devil's Night Clip & Trailer: Press Release: "Los Angeles, CA - Harm's Way Productions has unleashed Devil's Night on iTunes. Adam Forrest, Elizabeth Peterson, Alex Ho, Nolan Freeman, Kristina Cohen, Shani Atias and Kevin Grossman star in the story of a lonely teen who accidentally unlocks a gate to Hell in the quest for Internet stardom. Directed by TV veteran Todd Bishop from a script by Derek Rethwisch, Devil's Night is available today exclusively on iTunes with a new clip that shows the dangers lurking in the dark.
On the eve of the release, writer/producer Derek Rethwisch said,...
- 10/10/2017
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
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