Just as quickly as the allegations came to light over the weekend, Marvel Cinematic Universe star Tenoch Huerta has issued a response to the sexual assault accusations made against him.
The actor, who debuted in last year’s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever with a well-received turn as the villainous Namor, released a statement to Variety where he vehemently denied the claims made by musician María Elena Ríos, wherein he dubbed them “false and completely unsubstantiated.”
“I cannot let it go unchallenged any longer. About a year ago, I dated Elena for several months. It was entirely consensual at all times, as countless others can attest. And throughout it was a loving, warm and mutually supportive relationship. After it ended, however, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends.”
Huerta did mention that he will be working to “improve himself,” but not before once more strenuously denying that any untoward conduct had occurred on his part, revealing his legal team have been aware of the matter for months.
“As a result, a few months ago, I engaged a legal team to commence the appropriate actions to protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause great prejudice and damage. Although I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue. And while I will always work to improve myself, I need to contest claims that are both false and offensive.”
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