Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Star Tenoch Huerta denies being accused of sexual assault.
On Saturday, musician and activist María Elena Rios accused the actress of being a “sexual predator” in a social media post and followed up by saying the actor sexually assaulted her. “It’s very difficult to talk about the emotional abuse and abuse of power from a sexual predator who is beloved all over the world for playing a character in a movie like Tenoch Huerta,” she wrote.
On Monday, Huerta issued a lengthy statement denying the allegations, calling them “completely false and baseless.” He said that about a year ago he and Rios had a consensual relationship that lasted several months.
“Throughout it it was a loving, warm and mutually supportive relationship. After it came to an end, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends,” Huerta said in a statement. “As a result, a few months ago, I engaged a legal team to initiate appropriate proceedings.” To protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause prejudice and great harm.”
Huerta had a long career in Mexico before becoming known to global audiences with last year’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Like Namor, a classic Marvel character. He was also among the cast of Netflix Narcos: Mexico And the advantage Cleansing forever. Although no official plans for a future Marvel debut have been announced, Wakanda forever Strongly suggest there is more to come from the character.
“While I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue. And while I will always work to better myself, I need to challenge claims that are both false and offensive,” the actor’s statement continued. “I am so grateful to my family and the people who have supported me and I deeply appreciate everyone who is willing to look at the facts and think before rushing to an incorrect and unfair conclusion.”
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