A recent report by CNN revealed that eight people had come forward accusing American actor Morgan Freeman of inappropriate behaviour or harassment. One woman reportedly claimed that he once repeatedly tried to lift her skirt and asked if she was wearing underwear.
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Another woman said the actor made so many comments about her appearance that she and her assistants stopped wearing fitted clothing around him.
According to Time, the actor released a second apology expressing shock and devastation at the accusations.
“I am devastated that 80 years of my life is at risk of being undermined, in the blink of an eye,” he said.
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“All victims of assault and harassment deserve to be heard. And we need to listen to them. But it is not right to equate horrific incidents of sexual assault with misplaced compliments of humour.”
He maintained that his behaviour never crossed certain lines.
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