Vin Diesel again denies sexual assault by former assistant

In December 2023, actor Vin Diesel was accused of sexual assault by a former assistant. The star of the “Fast and Furious” franchise had already denied the accusation as soon as the news fell like a bomb in the artistic world. Now, he spoke out again because of the publicity of the lawsuit and the actor ended up denying the accusations once again.

Asta Jonasson, who worked on the production team of the “Fast and Furious” franchise, denounced Diesel for a case of sexual violence that allegedly occurred in 2010, when the fifth film in the series was being filmed. She said that the actor had held her breasts against her will, thrown her on the bed of a hotel where they were staying, and masturbated.

Diesel had already commented on the case through a statement from his lawyer, Bryan Freedman. “Let me be very clear: Vin Diesel categorically denies this accusation in its entirety. This is the first time he has heard of this over 13 year old claim made by an employee who only worked nine days [com ele]. There is clear evidence that completely refutes these bizarre allegations,” the actor’s defense said.

This week, Vin’s legal team formally responded to the allegations. “[O ator] denies, in a general and specific way, any and all allegations made by the complaining party”, reports the document obtained from People magazine. The report also found in the documentation that the star’s legal team even made a request to the court for the process not to be carried forward They also ask that Asta Jonasson become responsible for paying both parties’ legal expenses.

The lawsuit also mentions sexism, a hostile work environment, unfair dismissal and retaliation. Astra claims to have been hired by the actor’s company, One Race Films, to accompany the star in Atlanta, where the images were taking place. Hours after the alleged case of abuse, the professional was fired.