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AKA · 07-28-2004, 08:04 PM

Smoking Gun documents

Actor Anthony Anderson, colleague charged with rape while making movie

The Associated Press

MEMPHIS - Anthony Anderson, the rotund comedic co-star of "Kangaroo Jack" and the original "Barbershop," has been arrested and charged with aggravated rape while shooting a movie.

The 33-year-old actor was accused by an unidentified woman of luring her into a trailer on the set of his latest movie, "Hustle & Flow," and sexually assaulting her with the film's assistant director, Wayne Witherspoon.

Both men were charged on Wednesday after being taken into custody by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department.

The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Shelby County Correctional Center, a penal farm on the outskirts of Memphis, where filming was under way for the movie.

Sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said a passer-by heard screams coming from the trailer and opened the door.

"And she ran out nude," Shular said.

Authorities were seeking bail of $20,000. Anderson's representatives said he had not yet been released on bail late Wednesday.

Anderson's spokesman, Allan Mayer, who specializes in celebrity crisis cases, told The Associated Press his client "absolutely denies the heinous charges."

"Anthony is a happily married family man who has never been accused of - no less involved in - anything remotely like this, and we are confident that when all the facts come out, he will be completely exonerated," Mayer said.

Mayer said it's unclear whether Anderson will return to work on the movie, but said he will likely remain in the Memphis area for the time being.

A representative for Witherspoon, 42, could not immediately be located.

Anderson, who's married with two children, was raised in Compton, Calif., and has appeared in an array of comedies, including playing one of Jim Carrey's illegitimate genius sons in 2000's "Me, Myself & Irene."

The roly-poly actor specializes is physical comedy - often at his own expense. He has been brutalized by Jet Li in "Romeo Must Die," pummeled by Steven Seagal in "Exit Wounds," crushed by a cash machine in "Barbershop" and menaced by a rogue marsupial in "Kangaroo Jack." He also starred in the WB's short-lived sitcom "All About the Andersons" last year, which was a fictionalized version of his real life.

AKA · 07-28-2004, 08:11 PM

I like(d) Anthony Anderson. I hope these accusations turn out to be false, but it doesn't sound like they are.

Here's his mugshot from The Smoking Gun.

TJL · 07-28-2004, 08:17 PM

Yikes. That's disturbing.

BowWowsBreezy · 07-28-2004, 10:57 PM

awwww man, anthony anderson looked like such a huggable guy lol....damn i hope its false too

SBTB Geek · 07-29-2004, 02:23 AM

Wow, that seems so unlike him. I'm kind of speechless.

Superstar · 07-29-2004, 04:37 AM

I hope thats untrue, he seems like a nice guy

Dean Winchester · 07-29-2004, 01:30 PM

that is a real shocker, I always got the impression that he was such a nice guy

Rene · 07-29-2004, 01:54 PM

I really hope he didnt do it he seems like a good guy i personally think he didnt do it so i hope all is resolved

isiahthomas · 07-29-2004, 02:28 PM

Here's the website u can read about it.
http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/3588440/detail.html

I saw this on the news on BET last night. I hope he didn't do this.

BowWowsBreezy · 07-29-2004, 02:51 PM

i hope it's not true either but it sounds like it is

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 07-29-2004, 03:02 PM

Wow...

Superstar · 07-29-2004, 04:12 PM

He seems so nice

Michael [hXc] · 07-29-2004, 04:16 PM

That's terrible. The poor woman

Superstar · 07-29-2004, 04:26 PM

I really hope its not true

AKA · 07-29-2004, 04:54 PM

There's already a thread on this on the Movies board.

07-28-2004, 08:04 PM	#1
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Actor Anthony Anderson, colleague charged with rape while making movie Smoking Gun documents Actor Anthony Anderson, colleague charged with rape while making movie The Associated Press MEMPHIS - Anthony Anderson, the rotund comedic co-star of "Kangaroo Jack" and the original "Barbershop," has been arrested and charged with aggravated rape while shooting a movie. The 33-year-old actor was accused by an unidentified woman of luring her into a trailer on the set of his latest movie, "Hustle & Flow," and sexually assaulting her with the film's assistant director, Wayne Witherspoon. Both men were charged on Wednesday after being taken into custody by the Shelby County Sheriff's Department. The incident occurred Tuesday afternoon at the Shelby County Correctional Center, a penal farm on the outskirts of Memphis, where filming was under way for the movie. Sheriff's spokesman Steve Shular said a passer-by heard screams coming from the trailer and opened the door. "And she ran out nude," Shular said. Authorities were seeking bail of $20,000. Anderson's representatives said he had not yet been released on bail late Wednesday. Anderson's spokesman, Allan Mayer, who specializes in celebrity crisis cases, told The Associated Press his client "absolutely denies the heinous charges." "Anthony is a happily married family man who has never been accused of - no less involved in - anything remotely like this, and we are confident that when all the facts come out, he will be completely exonerated," Mayer said. Mayer said it's unclear whether Anderson will return to work on the movie, but said he will likely remain in the Memphis area for the time being. A representative for Witherspoon, 42, could not immediately be located. Anderson, who's married with two children, was raised in Compton, Calif., and has appeared in an array of comedies, including playing one of Jim Carrey's illegitimate genius sons in 2000's "Me, Myself & Irene." The roly-poly actor specializes is physical comedy - often at his own expense. He has been brutalized by Jet Li in "Romeo Must Die," pummeled by Steven Seagal in "Exit Wounds," crushed by a cash machine in "Barbershop" and menaced by a rogue marsupial in "Kangaroo Jack." He also starred in the WB's short-lived sitcom "All About the Andersons" last year, which was a fictionalized version of his real life.

07-28-2004, 08:11 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	I like(d) Anthony Anderson. I hope these accusations turn out to be false, but it doesn't sound like they are. Here's his mugshot from The Smoking Gun. Attached Images

07-28-2004, 08:17 PM	#3
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,588	Yikes. That's disturbing.
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07-28-2004, 10:57 PM	#4
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07-29-2004, 01:54 PM	#8
Rene #1 Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2004 Location: cali Posts: 1,849	I really hope he didnt do it he seems like a good guy i personally think he didnt do it so i hope all is resolved
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07-29-2004, 02:23 AM	#5
SBTB Geek Smooth Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 21, 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,004	Wow, that seems so unlike him. I'm kind of speechless.

07-29-2004, 04:37 AM	#6
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I hope thats untrue, he seems like a nice guy

07-29-2004, 01:30 PM	#7
Dean Winchester Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Sep 28, 2003 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 14,803	that is a real shocker, I always got the impression that he was such a nice guy

07-29-2004, 02:28 PM	#9
isiahthomas Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	Actor Anthony Anderson Is Accused Of Rape Here's the website u can read about it. http://www.accesshollywood.com/news/3588440/detail.html I saw this on the news on BET last night. I hope he didn't do this.

07-29-2004, 02:51 PM	#10
BowWowsBreezy Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Location: PA (to far from LA) Posts: 410	i hope it's not true either but it sounds like it is

07-29-2004, 03:02 PM	#11
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07-29-2004, 04:12 PM	#12
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	He seems so nice

07-29-2004, 04:16 PM	#13
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07-29-2004, 04:26 PM	#14
Superstar Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 08, 2003 Posts: 63,316	I really hope its not true

07-29-2004, 04:54 PM	#15
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	There's already a thread on this on the Movies board.