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Joe Gatto Faces Sexual Assault Allegations and Second Claim of Inappropriate Behavior

The former 'Impractical Jokers' star denies allegations of sexual assault and misconduct but admits to poor judgment and temporarily steps away from public life.

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Overview

  • TikTok user 'joozyb' accused Joe Gatto of sexually assaulting her in September 2023 after a comedy show in Milwaukee, sharing screenshots and a photo as evidence.
  • Gatto denied the sexual assault claim, stating he would never assault anyone, but admitted to using poor judgment in his interactions.
  • A second woman, a former employee, alleged Gatto exhibited inappropriate behavior, including unwanted physical contact and emotional manipulation, during her time working for him.
  • Gatto announced a temporary withdrawal from the public eye to focus on personal matters, with no further comments from his representatives.
  • The allegations have drawn significant public and media attention, with discussions about digital privacy and accountability linked to the use of Instagram's 'vanish mode' in the alleged interactions.