Revelations surrounding sexual misconduct continue to emerge from Hollywood, this time with accusations arising over Marvel comics creator Stan Lee.
Lee, 95, has been accused by multiple young female nurses from the company employed to visit his Los Angeles home, of sexual assault and harassment.
They allege the co-creator of such comic book franchises as Spider-Man and the X-Men, would walk around his home naked, request oral sex whilst being showered and want to be “pleasured” in his bedroom.
The Daily Mail reports the nursing company has taken the complaints to Lee, however he has categorically denied what his lawyers call “false and despicable” allegations, suggesting it is all a part of shakedown of sorts:
Mr. Lee categorically denies these false and despicable allegations and he fully intends to fight to protect his stellar good name and impeccable character. We are not aware of anyone filing a civil action, or reporting these issues to the police, which for any genuine claim would be the more appropriate way for it to be handled.
Instead, Mr. Lee has received demands to pay money and threats that if he does not do so, the accuser will go to the media. Mr Lee will not be extorted or blackmailed, and will pay no money to anyone because he has done absolutely nothing wrong.
No police complaint has been made, however it is understood the nursing company is engaging in a legal dispute with Lee.
We’ll update this story as more news comes to light.
