In a shocking new report, acclaimed director Bryan Singer has been accused of s**ually abusing multiple underage boys.
The allegations were brought to light by one of the accusers, Victor Valdovinos, who claims that Singer molested him when he was just 13 years old.
Valdovinos recounts the incident, stating that he was asked by Singer to be an extra in his film Apt Pupil, which was being shot at Eliot Middle School in Altadena back in 1997.
According to Valdovinos, he was instructed by a crew member to undress and wait in a locker room while wearing only a towel.
Singer then entered the room, engaged in small talk, and proceeded to molest him.
Singer, through his attorney, denies these allegations and insists that he does not even know Valdovinos.
He questions the validity of the claims, pointing out that there is no record of Valdovinos being an extra in the film and suggesting that he should have had documentation to support his story.
It is worth noting that the film itself faced legal issues due to a scene depicting minors showering, leading to lawsuits against Singer and the production.
However, no criminal charges were filed, and the cases were settled out of court.
Valdovinos initially sought legal action against Singer after the Harvey Weinstein scandal came to light in 2017.
Unfortunately, he was informed that the statute of limitations had expired.
In December, he reached out to Singer's attorney, warning them about the forthcoming Atlantic article and expressing his desire for an apology and settlement.
However, he received no response.
The Atlantic report also delves into Singer's involvement with the Digital Entertainment Network (DEN), a Hollywood start-up that he invested in during the same period he began working on the first X-Men movie.
The network aimed to produce content for young adults, particularly focusing on stories for gay teenagers and distributing them online.
The CEO of DEN was Marc Collins-Rector, who started the company with Chad Shackley.
The Atlantic highlights their relationship, which began when Collins-Rector was 32 and Shackley was just 16.
Collins-Rector faced legal troubles himself, being indicted in 2000 for transporting a minor across state lines for s**ual purposes.
He fled the country and was eventually apprehended in Spain, where authorities discovered child p0rn0 in his residence.
Collins-Rector pleaded guilty to multiple charges related to his activities.
According to subsequent lawsuits, criminal complaints, and a federal investigation, the mansion where DEN operated became a disturbing environment.
It is alleged that teenage boys were provided with alcohol and drugs, encouraged to engage in s**ual activities with older men, and, in some cases, subjected to rape.
While Singer was not directly named in any of these lawsuits, there are individuals who claim to have been abused by him within the DEN circle.
These allegations against Bryan Singer shed light on the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry.
The victims deserve justice, and it is crucial that we continue to expose and address instances of abuse, ensuring the safety and well-being of all individuals involved in the film industry.
