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| Noel Clarke has allegations of bullying and sexual abuse. |
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British actor and producer Noel Clarke is feeling some heat from the junk food media. He is accused of sexual harassment and abuse by numerous women. It may throw his hit crime drama Bulletproof in limbo.
Clarke has appeared in British, Canadian and American movies and television shows. He is also a screenwriter, producer, comic book writer and commentator.
Clarke, 45 is accused of groping, harassment and bullying over 20 women. The Guardian reported that women came forth accusing the actor and media personality of misconduct.
One of the accusations is that he filmed a nude audition by actress Jahannah James without her consent and showed it to producer who worked for him. The same producer accused him of exposing his genitals to her in the back of a limousine and groping her in a Lyft the next day. The actress Jing Lusi, claimed that Clarke sexually propositioned and threatened her. Other women accused Clarke of pressuring them to perform sexual acts on screen and grew angry when the refused him.
Clarke denies the allegations.
Bulletproof actress Michaela Coel pushed a response to the allegations and said that "it's about time."
"I am here to offer great support for the 20 brave women who have come forward; those who have shared their identities with us, but also those who have preferred to use and alias; the mental hurdles a black woman must overcome to do such a thing as reveal their identity within a narrative of rape abuse or bullying at the hands of someone within our community can sometimes be too much."
She added, "Speaking out about these incidents takes a lot of strength because some call them "grey areas." These are however far from grey. These behaviours are unprofessional, violent and can destroy a person's perception of themselves, their place in the world and their career irreparably. I have shared to show solidarity, to express my belief in them and to stand with them in their indignation.
"I applaud the Guardian and its journalists for investigating and publishing the story."
— Michaela Coel (@MichaelaCoel) April 30, 2021
Clarke's co-star/co-producer Ashley Walters took to social media to also condemn him. He said that he and Noel are still friends and he believes that he has a right to tell his side. However, he said that he "cannot stand by and ignore the allegations."
"My thoughts are with the women who came forward and told their awful stories, I am in shocked and deeply sadden by what I have heard on a multitude of levels. I could never condone behaviour of this nature neither in nor out of the workplace, and whilst Noel has been a friend and colleague for several years, I cannot standby and ignore these allegations.
He added, "Seuxal harassment, abuse and bullying have no place in our industry. Every woman has the right to a safe workplace and moving forward I pledge my dedication to this."
— Ashley Walters | Asher D (@AshleyWalters82) April 30, 2021
The reaction in the United Kingdom and United States is big. The Sky Television Network has put an immediate stop to Bulletproof which means the U.S. distributor ViacomCBS which owns The CW could immediately cancel the series.
Clarke will also be written out of his second series Viewpoint.
Last night, BAFTA suspended Clarke's membership and withdrawn his recent Outstanding Contribution to British Cinema Award.
These allegations are very serious. Again, there are two sides to the story.
In the wake of the Tara Reade allegations, I will take a neutral stance. I believe the women have a right to tell their story. Clarke has a right to tell his side. However, if the allegations turn out to be true, not only could Clarke be forced out of the industry, he could face criminal charges.
So we'll wait until the facts come out.
By the way, Tara Reade accused President Joe Biden of sexual abuse in the 1990s. Her story immediately came under scrutiny after she couldn't produce the receipts. She claimed that Biden abused in the halls of the U.S. Capitol or in the Senate working offices. I don't know. She claimed she filed a complaint but chickened out. She claims that the junk food media ignored her.
No they didn't.
The junk food media talked to Biden's former staffers and his former Senate leadership. They said that they never heard or even saw Biden acted inappropriate around women. They said they would remember her if she filed a compliant. She didn't. She didn't report it to the U.S. Capitol Police. She also made some controversial posts on social media. Some of her former friends and acquaintances have said she exploited the Biden name to gain sympathy. She may have lied about her credentials and stole from people who trusted her. She also writes for RT, a media arm of Russian government propaganda.
At first, I thought it was believable. But the more I heard from her and the constant attacks on those who criticized the allegations, the likelihood of her misleading folks is high.
So in the cases of Noel Clarke, T.I., Matt Gaetz, Donald J. Trump and numerous others, I will not rush to judgement. The facts will come out before I cast the stones.
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