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X-Men director Bryan Singer files motion to dismiss sex-abuse lawsuit X-Men director Bryan Singer files motion to dismiss sex-abuse lawsuit
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X-Men director Bryan Singer has filed a suit to dismiss sex abuse claims lodged against him by a former Hollywood hopeful.X-Men director Bryan Singer has filed a suit to dismiss sex abuse claims lodged against him by a former Hollywood hopeful.
Last month, Michael Egan claimed that Singer and three other Hollywood executives abused him in 1999 at the age of 17 when he was trying to make a career as an actor and model in Los Angeles.Last month, Michael Egan claimed that Singer and three other Hollywood executives abused him in 1999 at the age of 17 when he was trying to make a career as an actor and model in Los Angeles.
Much of the abuse was alleged to have taken place in Hawaii, where Egan filed his legal claim. Singer has said he was never in the island state during the time of the alleged abuse, adding he was in Canada for pre-production on the 2000 film X-Men, and took two short trips to New England and California. The director's suit, filed on Wednesday, calls for Egan's own action to be dismissed by the Hawaii federal court for lack of jurisdiction, claiming that earlier depositions by the plaintiff prove neither parties were in the state 'during the relevant period', according to documents obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.Much of the abuse was alleged to have taken place in Hawaii, where Egan filed his legal claim. Singer has said he was never in the island state during the time of the alleged abuse, adding he was in Canada for pre-production on the 2000 film X-Men, and took two short trips to New England and California. The director's suit, filed on Wednesday, calls for Egan's own action to be dismissed by the Hawaii federal court for lack of jurisdiction, claiming that earlier depositions by the plaintiff prove neither parties were in the state 'during the relevant period', according to documents obtained by the Hollywood Reporter.
Egan claims Singer and other named executives David Neuman, Garth Ancier and Gary Goddard were involved in a Hollywood sex-abuse ring at an estate in Hawaii and properties in LA. All of the accused have denied the allegations. The plaintiff and his lawyer Jeff Herman, meanwhile, have held several press conferences in LA to discuss their claims, which include allegations that Singer raped Egan and forced him to take cocaine. Egan's legal claim also alleged that the film-maker and others theatrened to "destroy his hopes and dreams of an acting career if he did not keep them happy".Egan claims Singer and other named executives David Neuman, Garth Ancier and Gary Goddard were involved in a Hollywood sex-abuse ring at an estate in Hawaii and properties in LA. All of the accused have denied the allegations. The plaintiff and his lawyer Jeff Herman, meanwhile, have held several press conferences in LA to discuss their claims, which include allegations that Singer raped Egan and forced him to take cocaine. Egan's legal claim also alleged that the film-maker and others theatrened to "destroy his hopes and dreams of an acting career if he did not keep them happy".
Singer has announced he would not be taking part in publicity appearances for his new film, X-Men film Days of Future Past. The director was subsequently hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit, this time from an anonymous Briton who alleges he was abused by Singer at an afterparty in London for the 2006 film Superman Returns. Singer has also denied those charges. Singer had previously announced he would not be taking part in publicity appearances for his new film, X-Men film Days of Future Past. The director was subsequently hit with a second sexual assault lawsuit, this time from an anonymous Briton who alleges he was abused by Singer at an afterparty in London for the 2006 film Superman Returns. Singer has also denied those charges.
Neuman, former president of Disney television, has filed a separate motion to dismiss against Egan, citing a 2003 statement by the plaintiff in which he admitted he had never had any kind of sexual contact with the executive. Singer's suit also references the statement.Neuman, former president of Disney television, has filed a separate motion to dismiss against Egan, citing a 2003 statement by the plaintiff in which he admitted he had never had any kind of sexual contact with the executive. Singer's suit also references the statement.
Egan's lawyer Herman said last week that his client insists he was in Hawaii with the defendants at the time of the alleged transgressions.Egan's lawyer Herman said last week that his client insists he was in Hawaii with the defendants at the time of the alleged transgressions.