Action star Steven Seagal abruptly ended a live interview on BBC’s “Newsnight” after facing tough questions about the multiple allegations of s**ual assault against him.
The 66-year-old actor, who has consistently denied all claims made against him, walked out of the interview when journalist Kirsty Wark brought up the #MeToo movement and the accusations.
During the interview, Wark asked Seagal about the s**ual harassment allegations he has faced in the United States.
She specifically mentioned a rape allegation and questioned how he deals with such accusations.
In response, Seagal can be seen in footage posted by BBC removing his earpiece and microphone, getting up from his chair, and leaving the camera’s view.
Numerous women have accused Seagal of s**ual misconduct in the wake of the #MeToo movement.
Actress Rachel Grant, known for her role in a James Bond film, recently spoke out about being s**ually assaulted by Seagal during a 2002 film rehearsal.
She described how he exposed her bre-sts and forced her onto a bed, making inappropriate comments and gestures.
Actress Jenny McCarthy also came forward last November, reiterating her claims of s**ual harassment by Seagal that she originally made in 1998.
Portia de Rossi, Julianna Margulies, and Lisa Guerrero, a correspondent for “Inside Edition,” have also accused Seagal of assaulting them.
Guerrero took to Twitter to express her gratitude towards BBC and Wark for addressing the #MeToo allegations against Seagal.
She thanked them for giving a voice to the dozen women, including herself, who have shared their stories.
Guerrero’s tweet emphasized the significance of Seagal’s avoidance of the questions, suggesting that it speaks volumes about his guilt.
In addition to these incidents, former model Kayden Nguyen accused Seagal of s**ual assault and trafficking in 2009.
Faviola Dadis, who was 17 at the time, alleged that Seagal assaulted her during a casting session in 2002, while Regina Simons claimed he raped her in 1994.
Seagal has consistently denied all allegations of s**ual misconduct.
His lawyers have refuted the claims made by Grant, McCarthy, Nguyen, Dadis, and Simons, stating that they are false and without merit.
The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office recently announced that they would not be pursuing charges against Seagal related to a s**ual assault allegation from 1993 due to the statute of limitations.
It is worth noting that Seagal was granted Russian citizenship by President Vladimir Putin in 2016.
This has raised questions about his ability to seek refuge from the accusations in Russia.
However, the recent BBC interview demonstrates that the allegations continue to haunt him, regardless of his citizenship status.
Steven Seagal’s decision to walk out of the BBC interview has generated significant attention and renewed interest in the allegations against him.
As the #MeToo movement continues to shed light on s**ual misconduct in various industries, it remains to be seen how these accusations will impact Seagal’s career and public perception moving forward.
