David Blaine: magician under investigation over sexual assault claims

[brooklynite]

Source: The Guardian

The New York police department is investigating sexual assault allegations against magician David Blaine, authorities confirmed on Monday.

The chief of detectives, Dermot Shea, told reporters at an unrelated news conference that Blaine is under “an active” investigation. He declined to discuss any details, including whether police had sought to interview Blaine.

Shea was responding to a report by the Daily Beast news website that the NYPD had taken statements from two women accusing Blaine of sexual assault. Citing unnamed sources, the report said one of the alleged victims claims she was attacked by Blaine inside his Manhattan apartment in 1998.

The Daily Beast had previously reported that a former model alleged Blaine raped her in London in 2004, an allegation he denied. Scotland Yard detectives later declined to take further action after investigating her claim, the website said.

Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/apr/01/david-blaine-magician-investigation-sexual-assault

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Now, this took place 20 years ago and they aren't revealing her name, so I should assume she has an ulterior motive, right?

[thesquanderer]

1. Ah yes, the old trick of making a woman's underwear disappear... (n/t)

[LiberalLovinLug]

2. Say it isn't so

[Rabrrrrrr]

3. He does seem like a total ass, so I would not be surprised; but I won't jump to conclusions.

Just because someone seems to be an ass doesn't mean that they are automatically sexual abusers.

But I wouldn't be surprised.

[Baclava]

4. If u cant trust a magician, who can u trust?

Ropes, chains, secret chambers, hand cuffed girls in skimpy costumes, all seems pretty shady to me