Vin Diesel in legal trouble: Ex-assistant files ‘sexual battery’ claims against Fast & Furious star

Hollywood star Vin Diesel was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday by a former female assistant alleging sexual assault back in 2010.

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If you are crazy about fast cars and Hollywood, then you’ll surely be a ‘Fast & Furious fan.’ Right? So, are you also a fan of Vin Diesel as a dynamic and powerhouse of energy - ‘Dominic Toretto.’ Yes, then this news is for you. However, what is coming next will shock you from the core! The lead actor of the Fast & Furious series has landed into a big controversy and serious sexual harassment allegations.

Hollywood star Vin Diesel accused of sexual harassment

Hollywood star Vin Diesel was hit with a lawsuit on Thursday by a former female assistant alleging sexual assault back in 2010. Asta Jonasson claims the actor forcibly groped and kissed her without consent in an Atlanta hotel room while they worked together on the film Fast Five.

Within hours of the alleged incident, Jonasson says she was fired from her job as Diesel's assistant.

Is there any reaction from Diesel's side? 

Well, if we talk about Diesel’s side, his legal and public relations teams are yet to comment on the lawsuit filed in a Los Angeles court.

"Sexual harassment won't stop if powerful men stay protected from accountability," said Jonasson's attorney Claire-Lise Kutlay in a statement. "We hope her courageous decision to speak out sparks lasting change and empowers survivors."

As per the lawsuit, Diesel had spent the previous night partying in his hotel suite with multiple women. The next morning, he forcibly grabbed and kissed the plaintiff's breasts despite her objections.

"Vin Diesel ignored Jonasson's clear statements of non-consent to his sexual assaults," the filing states.

It further alleged the action hero pinned her against a wall, forced her to grab his genitals and then masturbated until completion – only letting go once done.

Why Janossan was silent for 13 years?

Opening up about why she took years to reveal her ordeal, Jonasson said she remained silent for years, fearing ostracisation and backlash in the industry for accusing one of Hollywood's top stars.

The shocking allegations come amidst the #MeToo movement that emboldened female victims to call out sexual misconduct by powerful men in entertainment and other industries. Disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein's downfall in 2017 catalysed the crusade for accountability.

Will these allegations tarnish Vin Diesel’s image?

With his rugged machismo and appeal as one of Hollywood's highest-grossing performers, Diesel was considered among the least likely to face such claims. But if proven true in court, the serious charges could irreparably damage his reputation and career.