A resurfaced interview complicates the actor’s denial of sexual assault allegations.
An interview between George Takei and radio host Howard Stern last month adds a wrinkle to the “Star Trek” actor’s swift denial this week of sexual assault allegations against him.
On Friday, former model Scott R. Brunton said Takei had groped him without his consent 36 years ago in the actor’s home. Takei addressed the claims in a series of tweets on Saturday morning, flatly stating that the events “simply did not occur.”
“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,” Takei wrote.
In October, the actor had talked about the recent wave of sexual misconduct allegations on “The Howard Stern Show.” His remarks then indicate, if nothing else, the problem with trying to persuade someone to have sex without their absolute consent.
When Stern inquired if Takei had ever been involved in nonconsensual sexual activity, an uncomfortable silence followed, as the actor attempted to laugh off the question.
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