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Vin Diesel Faces Sexual Assault Lawsuit from Former Assistant

Asta Jonasson alleges the actor assaulted her in 2010 and fired her afterwards; Diesel's attorney categorically denies all claims.

  • Vin Diesel, real name Mark Sinclair, is facing a sexual assault lawsuit filed by his former assistant, Asta Jonasson. The incident allegedly took place in 2010 during the filming of Fast Five.
  • Jonasson alleges that Diesel sexually assaulted her in a suite at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, and she was fired from her job hours after the incident.
  • Alongside Diesel, Jonasson is also suing 20 anonymous defendants who were part of Diesel's entourage or staff and allegedly assisted him in his illegal acts.
  • An old interview of Diesel with a female reporter, where he persistently praised her looks rather than answering her questions, has gone viral amidst the lawsuit, leading to increased scrutiny of Diesel's behavior.
  • Diesel's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has categorically denied all allegations.
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