American actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman Jared Leto has publicly responded to allegations of sexual misconduct and abuse.

The 54-year-old star has categorically denied all accusations made against him in the BBC investigation «Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret».

«I have never committed sexual assault against anyone in my life. These allegations are absolutely and categorically false», Leto said through his representatives, as quoted by The Hollywood Reporter. However, the actor did not provide any further comment or evidence in support of his statement.

The BBC documentary features testimony from around ten women. Four of those interviewed claim they were minors at the time of the alleged incidents, which are said to have taken place between 2002 and 2016.

Some of the women allege that the musician invited them to hotel rooms, where he pressured them into sexual relationships. One interviewee said she informed Leto that she was underage, but claimed this did not deter him.

The filmmakers also interviewed two former Thirty Seconds to Mars employees, who alleged that members of the band’s team were aware of Jared Leto’s interactions with underage fans and of their visits backstage after concerts.

It is worth noting that this is not the first time the musician has faced similar allegations. Last year, nine women also accused him of inappropriate behaviour. In addition, according to the BBC, more than 120 online posts containing similar accusations against the artist have appeared in recent years.

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Legendary Spanish singer Julio Iglesias has found himself at the centre of a major scandal. The 82-year-old artist has been accused of sexualised abuse, with formal complaints filed with Spain’s National Court, the Audiencia Nacional, in Madrid. The news was reported by The Sun, citing court documents.

The lawsuit was brought by two former employees of Iglesias’ private estates, who are identified under the pseudonyms Laura and Rebekka. The women allege that during their employment they were subjected to physical and psychological abuse, forced sexual acts, and involvement in alcohol-fuelled sex parties. According to their statements, these experiences left them feeling like «slaves» and «dolls».

Court materials indicate that the alleged incidents occurred in 2021, when Iglesias, then 77, was married to Dutch model Miranda Rijnsburger, 55. The claimants state that the abuse took place at the singer’s luxury residences in Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic and in Lyford Cay in the Bahamas.

According to the women, the recruitment process itself raised serious concerns: a representative of the artist allegedly requested photographs of their faces and bodies. They further claim that Iglesias later asked intrusive sexual questions and subsequently engaged in inappropriate physical contact.

In testimony published by elDiario.es, Rebekka states that she was subjected to forced sexual acts that caused her physical pain. She also describes situations in which she was offered alcohol prior to incidents involving other female staff members. According to her account, Iglesias compelled her to provide sexual services for several hours, allegedly justifying this by citing the need to alleviate chronic back pain – a consequence of a car accident decades earlier that ended his promising football career.

Rebekka further claims that she was forbidden from having romantic relationships while working for him and was required to hand over her phone for checks of private WhatsApp messages. Following her dismissal, she says, a neuropsychologist diagnosed her with dysthymic disorder, a form of chronic depression.

The second claimant, Laura, alleges that Iglesias made degrading and sexualised remarks and boasted to her about actions he had allegedly committed against Rebekka, later dismissing them as «jokes».

Laura states that her employment began with a phone call from a man with a strong Spanish accent who introduced himself as Julio Iglesias and asked: «Are you ready for your life to change?» While the initial interaction was friendly, she claims the tone soon shifted dramatically. Within two weeks, Iglesias allegedly demanded that she expose her breasts and questioned her about possible cosmetic surgery. Although she initially refused, Laura says she was forced to comply following verbal abuse. She emphasises that the situation did not escalate into full sexual intercourse, though the singer’s behaviour became increasingly aggressive over time.

At present, the Spanish public prosecutor’s office is reviewing the case to determine whether there is sufficient evidence to bring formal charges. Julio Iglesias has not yet issued any public statement regarding the allegations.

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