Vin Diesel Fights to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit
The actor denies allegations from 2010, citing 'consent' and 'legitimate business reasons' in his defense.
- Vin Diesel denies all allegations of sexual assault made by former assistant Asta Jonasson, stemming from an incident in 2010.
- Diesel's legal team files for dismissal of the lawsuit, asserting defenses including 'consent' and 'legitimate business reasons' for any employment actions taken.
- Jonasson accuses Diesel of sexual assault in his hotel room and alleges she was fired the next day for resisting his advances.
- Jonasson's lawsuit, enabled by California's AB2777 law, seeks justice for alleged sexual battery, discrimination, and wrongful termination.
- Diesel's denial and request for dismissal mark a high-profile case amid the ongoing #MeToo movement, highlighting issues of power dynamics and accountability in Hollywood.