The story of the journalistic investigation in relation to the famous actor has received a new round of development. After CNN showed a report about «inappropriate behavior» Freeman, his lawyers sent to the President of the channel letter. In it Morgan Freeman demands a refutation of this information and an apology.
We will remind that on may 24, 2018 on the above channel out a journalistic investigation, the object of which was 80-year-old Morgan Freeman. Like many figures in Hollywood, he faced allegations of sexual harassment. About it anonymous said 8 women, to which the actor allegedly molested on the set. Later it became known that one of the «victims», the journalist Chloe Melas, works at CNN and is the co-author of the report.
According to lawyers, movie stars, the TV station violated the principle of impartiality, allowing Melas to the investigation. In addition, one of the alleged victims of misconduct of Freeman, a reporter for WGN-TV tyra Martin, said that CNN has twisted her words. According to the journalist, in a report specifically showed only part of her interview. She condemned the actions of CNN and expressed support for the actor.
Lawyers movie stars think that the other «victims» have no reputation worthy of trust. In view of new facts, representatives of Morgan Freeman require a public apology and refutation of false statements. Otherwise, the lawyers threaten litigation.
Morgan Freeman is one of many in the US movie industry, whose address accusations of harassment and inappropriate behavior. The wave of scandals swept through Hollywood after exposing the legendary producer Harvey Weinstein. Recently, he made formal allegations of rape and sexual harassment. The man surrendered to the police, after which he was released on bail.
