India  

Former Assistant Files Lawsuit Accusing Vin Diesel of Sexual Assault

Video Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories - Duration: 01:31s - Published
Former Assistant Files Lawsuit Accusing Vin Diesel of Sexual Assault

Former Assistant Files Lawsuit Accusing Vin Diesel of Sexual Assault

Former Assistant Files Lawsuit , Accusing Vin Diesel of Sexual Assault .

NBC reports that a former assistant has filed a lawsuit accusing actor Vin Diesel of sexual assault in a 2010 incident at an Atlanta hotel.

According to the lawsuit filed on December 21, Asta Jonasson alleges violations that includes a hostile work environment, retaliation and wrongful termination.

The lawsuit also accuses Diesel and one of his production companies, One Race Productions Inc., of failure to prevent discrimination and sexual battery.

Through his attorney, Bryan Freedman, Diesel , "categorically denies this claim in its entirety.".

This is the first he has ever heard about this more than 13 year old claim made bya purportedly 9 day employee.

There is clear evidence which completely refutes these outlandish allegations, Bryan Freedman, Attorney representing Vin Diesel, via NBC.

This is the first he has ever heard about this more than 13 year old claim made bya purportedly 9 day employee.

There is clear evidence which completely refutes these outlandish allegations, Bryan Freedman, Attorney representing Vin Diesel, via NBC.

An attorney representing Jonasson, Claire-Lise Y.

Kutlay, said in a statement saying , "what happened to Ms. Jonasson is alarming and disgusting." .

The film industry has allowed decades of sexual harassment and sexual assaults by powerful people to go unchecked, Claire-Lise Y.

Kutlay, Attorney representing Asta Jonasson, via NBC.

It is our hope that this lawsuit promotes change in the industry, and prevents future bad behavior from occurring, Claire-Lise Y.

Kutlay, Attorney representing Asta Jonasson, via NBC.

The lawsuit also states that Jonasson was required to sign a nondisclosure agreement, which prevented her from publicly discussing anything regarding Diesel.

According to the suit, Jonasson felt empowered to speak up by the Me Too movement and is protected by the Speak Out Act, which voids NDAs for victims of sexual assault.


You Might Like


šŸ’” newsR Knowledge: Other News Mentions

NBC NBC American broadcast television network

Lisa Kudrow Reveals She's Rewatching 'Friends' for Matthew Perry | THR News Video [Video]

Lisa Kudrow Reveals She's Rewatching 'Friends' for Matthew Perry | THR News Video

Lisa Kudrow says she's finally rewatching 'Friends' because of Matthew Perry. The actress has previously admitted that she couldn't bring herself to watch reruns of the beloved NBC sitcom, explaining she didn't want to risk not liking her work on the show. But in a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter to promote her upcoming Apple TV+ series 'Time Bandits,' Kudrow revealed that she's begun to revisit old 'Friends' episodes, in large part to keep the memory of her late co-star Perry alive. Perry died October 28th, 2023, at age 54.

Credit: The Hollywood Reporter    Duration: 01:26Published
Travis Kelce Makes First Onstage Appearance With Taylor Swift [Video]

Travis Kelce Makes First Onstage Appearance With Taylor Swift

Travis Kelce , Makes First Onstage Appearance With, Taylor Swift. On June 23, at the fourth of eight London Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time. On June 23, at the fourth of eight London Eras Tour shows, Taylor Swift brought her all-star boyfriend, Travis Kelce, on stage for the first time. Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever onstage appearance with Swift. Kelce appeared on the diamond walkway at Wembley Stadium for his first-ever onstage appearance with Swift. Kelce performed alongside Swift for the intro of 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart' in the new 'Tortured Poets' era of the show. Normally, for the final transition of the show, Swift is accompanied by two male dancers who carry her to a heart-shaped couch. . NBC reports that Kelce appeared in full costume and showed off both his acting and dancing skills while on stage. The upbeat track from Swift's latest album is reportedly about the wildly successful Eras Tour and her breakup with longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. . The upbeat track from Swift's latest album is reportedly about the wildly successful Eras Tour and her breakup with longtime partner Joe Alwyn in 2023. . The pair's high-profile relationship has been going on for almost a year, beginning with rumors last summer. In September, the couple went public with their relationships at a Kansas City Chiefs game against the Chicago Bears. According to NBC, Kelce had already attended a number of Swift's London Eras shows. . Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show. Earlier this week, Swift posted a picture to Instagram of her and Kelce with Prince William, Prince George and Princess Charlotte, who also attended the June 20 show

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published
Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Tax Law on Foreign Investments [Video]

Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to Tax Law on Foreign Investments

Supreme Court Rejects , Challenge to Tax Law on, Foreign Investments. On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled Congress under former President Donald Trump. On June 20, the Supreme Court upheld a tax on foreign corporate investments enacted by a Republican-controlled Congress under former President Donald Trump. NBC reports that the case had attracted scrutiny when conservative Justice Samuel Alito refused to recuse himself despite ties with one of the challenging lawyers. The case revolved around whether an individual can be forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned companies regardless of if they were a source of income. The case revolved around whether an individual can be forced to pay taxes on investments in foreign-owned companies regardless of if they were a source of income. According to the 16th Amendment of the Constitution, Congress has the power to "collect taxes on incomes.". In the case, Charles and Kathleen Moore claim they were unfairly taxed on their $40,000 investment in an India-based company called KisanKraft Machine Tools. . While the company made a profit, the Moores claim that they received no dividends and that the money was reinvested in the business. As a result, the Moores did not pay taxes between 2006 and 2017 on what the U.S. government later defined as income from their investment. . Due to a provision that was part of a major tax law enacted by former President Donald Trump in 2017, the Moores paid $15,000 in additional taxes. They later sought a refund for that payment, arguing that they had been unlawfully taxed based on an increase in the value of a capital investment not qualifying as income. The couple's challenge was rejected by the Supreme Court 7-2

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:30Published
Surgeon General Wants Social Media to Include Warning of Mental Health Risks [Video]

Surgeon General Wants Social Media to Include Warning of Mental Health Risks

Surgeon General Wants, Social Media to Include , Warning of Mental Health Risks. On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . On June 17, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy called on Congress to require social media platforms to give users a tobacco-style warning. . NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". NBC reports that Murthy warned that the mental health crisis among young Americans has become an urgent problem, citing social media as "an important contributor.". According to Murthy, the warning would include language that alerts users to potential mental health harms associated with using social media. A surgeon generalā€™s warning label, which requires congressional action, would regularly remind parents and adolescents that social media has not been proved safe, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Evidence from tobacco labels shows that surgeon generalā€™s warnings can increase awareness and change behavior, Vivek Murthy, U.S. Surgeon General, via NBC. Murthy reportedly went on to acknowledge that a warning alone has limitations and fails to make social media safe. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. In an op-ed published in 'The New York Times,' Murthy linked the amount of time spent using social media with an increased risk for children to develop anxiety and depression. According to the American Psychological Association, teens spend around five hours a day on popular platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube. . In his 'NYT' op-ed, Murthy called on all social media platforms to "proactively enhance and contribute to the mental health and well-being of our children.". One 2019 study found that the number of teens with suicidal thoughts increased 47% between 2008 and 2017, a period which also saw social media use soar.

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published
Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem the ā€˜Coolest Momentā€™ of His Career to Date [Video]

Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem the ā€˜Coolest Momentā€™ of His Career to Date

Jelly Roll Calls Duet With Eminem , the ā€˜Coolest Momentā€™ of His Career to Date. Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central.'. Jelly Roll performed a surprise duet with Eminem on NBC's 'Live From Detroit: The Concert at Michigan Central.'. In an interview with 'Entertainment Tonight' on June 10, the singer shared how elated he was. When I think about coolest moments of my career, right now at the top, there has to be this thing that I got to go sing with Eminem in Detroit, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I got to sing ā€˜Sing for the Momentā€™ with him, which is a record where he sampled Steven Tyler. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I mean, just what an incredible night and I got to go do it in Detroit. It was unreal. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. Jelly Roll went on to reveal that Eminem was the one who reached out to him to perform. . Em reached out, his team reached out and said, ā€˜Would you be interested in doing this since he was already there doing the secret tribute?', Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I couldnā€™t believe it. I thought it was a joke until I met Eminem himself ā€¦ As soon as I met Eminem, it was like the coolest moment ever, man, Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. I was giddy, like a child. You could see it all over my performance. Just the kid in me. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'. Jelly Roll is currently working on his new album, a follow-up to 2023's 'Whitsitt Chapel.'. I have been drowning in this album. Iā€™ve never wrote more songs. Iā€™ve never took it more serious and Iā€™m probably gonna release more music this year than Iā€™ve ever released in a year of my career. , Jelly Roll, to 'Entertainment Tonight'

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published

Atlanta Atlanta Capital city of Georgia, United States

Biden Vs Trump: First Head-To-Head Debate Gets Nasty Ahead Of U.S. Presidential Polls [Video]

Biden Vs Trump: First Head-To-Head Debate Gets Nasty Ahead Of U.S. Presidential Polls

The first 2024 presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump took place on June 27 at CNN headquarters in Atlanta. The candidates clashed on issues including the economy, immigration, abortion rights, and foreign policy. Both faced questions about their age and fitness for office. Biden criticized Trump's legal troubles and pandemic response, while Trump touted his economic record and attacked Biden's border policies. The debate highlighted deep divisions in the country and set the stage for a contentious election. #TrumpvsBiden #JoeBiden #DonaldTrump #CNNDebate #Bidennews #Trump #PresidentialDebate2024 #USnews #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.101~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:25Published
Upcoming Presidential Debate Between Biden and Trump Breaks With Tradition [Video]

Upcoming Presidential Debate Between Biden and Trump Breaks With Tradition

Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition. Upcoming Presidential Debate , Between Biden and Trump, Breaks With Tradition. On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta. On June 27, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will meet in the first presidential debate of 2024 in Atlanta. NPR reports that the debate marks the beginning of a new phase in the presidential election, with less than five months until Election Day on November 5. According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls, Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long trend of national surveys with the same results. According to the latest NPR/PBS News/Marist polls, Biden and Trump are nearly tied following a month-long trend of national surveys with the same results. Breaking with campaign tradition, the debate comes months earlier than usual, following a set of rules agreed to by candidates and without a live audience. The event is scheduled to start at 9 p.m. ET and is expected to run for 90 minutes. CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will take place at the network's Atlanta studio. CNN's Jake Tapper and Dana Bash will moderate the event, which will take place at the network's Atlanta studio. The presidential debate will also be available on CNN and the Max streaming platform. . The presidential debate will also be available on CNN and the Max streaming platform. . NPR reports that presidential debates have traditionally occurred in front of a live audience and are coordinated by the bipartisan Commission on Presidential Debates (CPD). However, both Biden and Trump have said they will not participate in the CPD's planned debates, pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election. However, both Biden and Trump have said they will not participate in the CPD's planned debates, pushing for earlier face offs ahead of the election. The second debate is scheduled for September and will be hosted by ABC News

Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories    Duration: 01:31Published

Non-disclosure agreement Non-disclosure agreement Contractual agreement not to disclose specified information

LokSabha Session: PM Modi Starts Speaking In Parliament Amid Ruckus by Opposition| Watch [Video]

LokSabha Session: PM Modi Starts Speaking In Parliament Amid Ruckus by Opposition| Watch

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Motion of Thanks to the President's address, emphasizing "India First" as the core of the government's policies. He highlighted the NDA's fight against corruption and commitment to inclusive development. Modi celebrated the NDA's victory in the recent elections, describing them as the "biggest elections in the world." He praised first-time MPs for maintaining decorum, contrasting this with opposition protests. #Congress #BJP #NarendraModi #NDA #PMModinews #NarendraModinews #Worldnews #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~PR.320~ED.101~GR.125~HT.96~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:03Published
Modi 3.0: BJP Faces Coalition Hurdles Post Lok Sabha 2024: What Lies Ahead? | Oneindia News [Video]

Modi 3.0: BJP Faces Coalition Hurdles Post Lok Sabha 2024: What Lies Ahead? | Oneindia News

Narendra Modi, after being elected leader of the NDA parliamentary party, said he would strive for unanimity in all decisions during his third term as Prime Minister. Calling the NDA an "organic alliance" committed to putting the "nation first", Modi outlined the next government's priorities as good governance, development, improving quality of life, and minimum interference in common citizens' lives. He emphasized the NDA's dedication to these goals over the next 10 years. However, what lies ahead is a coalition government for five years. What does this mandate means for Modi we discussed with Senior Journalist Sudesh Verma. #Modi #NarendraModi #NaMo #NDA #PMModi #BJP #LokSabhaElections #Politics #Worldnews #Indianews #Politics #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~ED.101~GR.125~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 19:09Published
Modi 3.0: Nitish Kumar Assures JD(U) Will Work With PM Modi, Supports Modi For PM | Watch [Video]

Modi 3.0: Nitish Kumar Assures JD(U) Will Work With PM Modi, Supports Modi For PM | Watch

At the NDA Parliamentary Party meeting, Bihar Chief Minister and JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar expressed strong support for Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the collective efforts of the alliance. Kumar assured, "All the pending works of Bihar will be done. It is a very good thing that all of us have come together, and we will all work together with you (PM Modi). You will be swearing in as the Prime Minister on Sunday, but I wanted you to do it today itself. Whenever you take the oath, we will be with you... We will all work together under your leadership." Kumar further emphasized his confidence in the NDA's future success, stating, "Agli baar jab aap aaiye toh kuch log jo idhar udhar jeet gaya hai, agli baar sab haarega. Humko poora bharosa hai," which translates to "Next time when you come, those who have won here and there will all lose next time. We have complete faith." #loksabharesult #NitishKumar #Modi3.0 #JD(U) #ModiNitishKumar #SP #AkhileshYadavGovernment #SamajwadiPartyUP #UttarPradesh #AyodhyaResults #TejashwiYadav #NitishKumarJD(U) #SarkaarBanegi #NitishKumar #TejashwiNitishViralVideo #JD(U) #INDIAAlliance #Bihar #NitishKumar #TejashwiYadavNitishKumar #MallikarjunKharge #CongressPressConference #RahulGandhi #Modi #Adani #StockMarket #CongressPressConference #Congress #CongressCelebrations #RahulGandhi #SP #UPResult #AkhileshYadav #loksabharesult2024 #electionresulttoday #2024elections ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.123~HT.318~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 03:41Published
LS Election Results 2024: Huge Numbers For I.N.D.I.A | Congress Celebrates The Victory [Video]

LS Election Results 2024: Huge Numbers For I.N.D.I.A | Congress Celebrates The Victory

The Congress party has scripted a comeback story, almost doubling its 2019 tally, as it leads in at least 97 seats and claims victory in Jalandhar. The power fight by the INDIA bloc was also led by the Samajwadi Party, which currently has the highest number of leads (35) in Uttar Pradesh. The stakes are high for the Opposition, which has consolidated into the INDIA bloc, and is looking to upset the NDAā€™s tally. The Opposition has dismissed the exit poll predictions, reposing its faith in ā€œpeopleā€™s pollsā€.As of 2.50 pm, in a neck-and-neck fight, the NDA was leading in 290 seats, while the INDIA bloc was ahead in 234. An interesting trend to note is the Congressā€™s performance in Rajasthan, where it looks set to end its dry run. It is currently leading in eight seats out of 25 seats. In Haryana, too, the Congress is looking at a comeback, having lost all seats to the BJP in 2019. Out of 10 Lok Sabha seats, the Congress is consistently leading on six seats in Haryana. #loksabharesult #RahulGandhi #Congress #CongressCelebrations #RahulGandhi #SP #UPResult #AkhileshYadav #loksabharesult2024 #loksabharesultlive #electionresults2024 #electionresultslive #liveelectionresult #electionresults2024live #electionresultsanalysis #liveelectionresult2024 #electionresultsnow #electionresult #electionresulttoday #2024elections #2024loksabhaelection2024 #2024electionresult #chunavresult #loksabhaelection2024 #loksabha2024 #bjp #congress #pmmodi #narendramodi #rahulgandhi #electionbreaking #electionnews #election2024 ~PR.152~HT.318~ED.141~GR.123~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 07:11Published
Congress Rejects Exit Poll Predictions: Claims Results Don't Match Ground Reality | Oneindia News [Video]

Congress Rejects Exit Poll Predictions: Claims Results Don't Match Ground Reality | Oneindia News

The Congress party has rejected the recent exit polls predicting a sweeping victory for the NDA with over 350 out of 543 seats, while the INDIA bloc is projected to secure around 150 seats. According to Congress leaders, the figures are far from reality and do not align with the ground-level feedback provided by their workers. Stay tuned for detailed insights and reactions from political leaders across the spectrum. #ExitPolls2024 #CongressReaction #NDAVictory #INDIABloc #LokSabhaElections #PoliticalAnalysis #ElectionResults #IndianPolitics #Modi #BJP #Congress #Election2024 #IndiaDecides #PoliticalNews ~HT.99~PR.274~ED.102~

Credit: Oneindia    Duration: 06:40Published

Related news from verified sources

Vin Diesel accused of sexual assault

Hollywood actor Vin Diesel, star of the "Fast and Furious" franchise, is facing a lawsuit filed by...
IndiaTimes - Published Also reported by •DNA


Jonathan Majors to Vin Diesel: H'wood newsmakers

This article discusses the latest news in Hollywood, including Jonathan Majors being dropped from the...
IndiaTimes - Published


Related videos from verified sources

Vin Diesel Denies Assault Allegations [Video]

Vin Diesel Denies Assault Allegations

Vin Diesel is denying the assault allegations brought forward by his former assistant

Credit: What's Trending     Duration: 01:04Published
Vin Diesel 'denies' sexual allegation [Video]

Vin Diesel 'denies' sexual allegation

Vin Diesel has "categorically denied" the sexual battery allegations made by his former assistant in a new lawsuit.

Credit: BANG Showbiz     Duration: 01:51Published
ā€˜Fast and Furiousā€™ actor Vin Diesel sued based on alleged assault charges by ex-assistant | Oneindia [Video]

ā€˜Fast and Furiousā€™ actor Vin Diesel sued based on alleged assault charges by ex-assistant | Oneindia

A piece of disturbing news in Hollywood has shocked the film community. ā€˜Fast and Furiousā€™ star Vin Diesel faces serious allegations of assault. Astra Jonasson, Diesel's former assistant, filed a..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 02:05Published