Family-Friendly Vin Diesel is facing a shocking accusation! Just weeks after a former assistant, Asta Jonasson, filed a lawsuit alleging the action star sexually assaulted her in 2010, Diesel is firing back with legal fists of fury!
According to court documents obtained by People, Diesel denies “each and every allegation” of Jonasson’s lawsuit, calling them “outlandish.” His lawyers are demanding the entire case be thrown out, with Jonasson even being forced to pay Diesel’s legal fees!
Let’s rewind to December. Jonasson, who worked for Diesel’s production company One Race Films on the set of Fast Five, came forward with disturbing claims. She alleges Diesel, now 56, attacked her in a hotel room in Atlanta, groping her and forcing himself on her. Hours later, she says she was fired.
Diesel’s team is vehemently denying everything. His lawyer, Bryan Freedman, called the accusations “the first he has ever heard about this more than 13-year-old claim.” Freedman claims to have “clear evidence” that disproves Jonasson’s story.
But Jonasson isn’t backing down. Her lawsuit includes charges of sexual battery, discrimination, and wrongful termination. She was reportedly only employed by Diesel for nine days before the alleged incident.
So, what happens next? Thanks to California’s Speak Out Act and AB2777, Jonasson was able to file her lawsuit despite the time passed and a potential non-disclosure agreement. These laws are meant to empower victims of sexual assault to come forward, even years later.
Will Vin Diesel’s “clear evidence” clear his name? Will Jonasson see her day in court? This Hollywood drama is just getting started, and we’ll be here with all the updates as they come. Stay tuned!
