Mira Sorvino ‘heartsick’ over Asia Argento allegations
Actor Mira Sorvino has responded to reporting from the New York Times that Harvey Weinstein accuser Asia Argento is alleged to have sexually assaulted a minor. Mira Sorvino like Asia Argento, was one of the first women to publicly come forward with allegations of sexual harassment against Weinstein.
In a statement, posted on her Twitter account, Sorvino said she was “reeling from the recent news” and hoped against hope that allegations against Arjento are not true.
“I have been heartsick over the recent allegations against Asia Argento. Time will clarify things and perhaps she will be exonerated, but if true, there is no lens that makes it better. Child sexual assault is a heinous crime and is against all that I and the #MeToo movement stands for. I remain dedicated in the fight for all victims and change the culture that encourages the abuse of power in sexual relationships,” she said.
The alleged assault is said to have taken place in a Californian hotel in 2013 when Bennett, now 22, was just two months past his 17th birthday. The age of consent in California is 18.
Argento has denied the allegations, claiming the assault never took place.