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JamesG · 01-15-2018, 06:59 PM

Aziz Ansari Responds to Report about Sexual Encounter with 23-Year-Old Woman
by Stephanie Petit
Jan. 15, 2018

Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari has issued a statement in response to a report in which a woman recounted a date with the actor that she called “the worst night of my life.”

“In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date,” said Ansari in a statement given to PEOPLE. “We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual.”

“The next day, I got a text from her saying that although ‘it may have seemed okay,’ upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said.”

“I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue.”

Ansari’s statement was in response to the claims of a woman referred to only as a 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photographer named “Grace,” which were recounted to Babe.

Grace claimed that after meeting Ansari at an Emmy Awards afterparty in September 2017, they exchanged numbers and eventually went on a date. After a meal, she said they returned to his apartment, where she alleged that several sexual acts occurred though she was “physically giving off cues that I wasn’t interested.”

She said that she told Ansari she didn’t want to feel forced into sex, and claimed that though he expressed understanding, he later again allegedly kept trying to kiss her and undo her pants.

The woman said she decided to come forward after she saw Ansari wearing a Time’s Up pin at the Golden Globe Awards last week, where he won best comedy actor in a TV series.

She also said that, “It took a really long time for me to validate this as sexual assault,” telling Babe, “I was debating if this was an awkward sexual experience or sexual assault. And that’s why I confronted so many of my friends and listened to what they had to say, because I wanted validation that it was actually bad.”

http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/15/aziz-ans...ual-encounter/

TMC · 01-25-2018, 09:13 PM

How Aziz Ansari could rebuild his image using Master of None
Season 3 of the comedian's Netflix series should focus on self-reflection and listening, says Lisa Bonos. “Now that Aziz Ansari is caught in a real-life situation that is quite unclear — a first date of his says their night together wasn’t consensual, while he says it was — Master of None’s star and co-creator (with Alan Yang) has an opening to explore the difference between romantic pursuit and coercion As far as we know, this was an isolated incident that probably won’t end Ansari’s career or kill his popular series; the allegations against Ansari are not in Harvey Weinstein or Matt Lauer territory. But his reputation will need some rebuilding. And since Master of None already deals with dating dilemmas, Ansari could use his popular series to explore how courtship could be more consensual.”

ALSO:

What should Ansari do now to repair his image?
Comedian Artie Lange slams “Aziz ‘I’m Sorry,'" calls Louis CK’s actions “the creepiest thing ever”

JamesG · 03-16-2018, 10:13 PM

Aziz Ansari is "Doing Great" after Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Adam Scott Says
by Karen Mizoguchi
March 16, 2018

Though Aziz Ansari has yet to make a public appearance since he was accused of sexual misconduct by an anonymous woman two months ago, his former "Parks and Recreation" costar Adam Scott recently gave an update on his friend.

“I’ll say this: Aziz is doing great. He’s a great, lovely guy,” Scott told Vulture in an interview published Friday.

http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/16/adam-sco...i-doing-great/

01-15-2018, 06:59 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	Aziz Ansari Responds To Sexual Assault Claims Aziz Ansari Responds to Report about Sexual Encounter with 23-Year-Old Woman by Stephanie Petit Jan. 15, 2018 Actor and comedian Aziz Ansari has issued a statement in response to a report in which a woman recounted a date with the actor that she called “the worst night of my life.” “In September of last year, I met a woman at a party. We exchanged numbers. We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date,” said Ansari in a statement given to PEOPLE. “We went out to dinner, and afterwards we ended up engaging in sexual activity, which by all indications was completely consensual.” “The next day, I got a text from her saying that although ‘it may have seemed okay,’ upon further reflection, she felt uncomfortable. It was true that everything did seem okay to me, so when I heard that it was not the case for her, I was surprised and concerned. I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said.” “I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture. It is necessary and long overdue.” Ansari’s statement was in response to the claims of a woman referred to only as a 23-year-old Brooklyn-based photographer named “Grace,” which were recounted to Babe. Grace claimed that after meeting Ansari at an Emmy Awards afterparty in September 2017, they exchanged numbers and eventually went on a date. After a meal, she said they returned to his apartment, where she alleged that several sexual acts occurred though she was “physically giving off cues that I wasn’t interested.” She said that she told Ansari she didn’t want to feel forced into sex, and claimed that though he expressed understanding, he later again allegedly kept trying to kiss her and undo her pants. The woman said she decided to come forward after she saw Ansari wearing a Time’s Up pin at the Golden Globe Awards last week, where he won best comedy actor in a TV series. She also said that, “It took a really long time for me to validate this as sexual assault,” telling Babe, “I was debating if this was an awkward sexual experience or sexual assault. And that’s why I confronted so many of my friends and listened to what they had to say, because I wanted validation that it was actually bad.” http://ew.com/tv/2018/01/15/aziz-ans...ual-encounter/

01-25-2018, 09:13 PM	#2
TMC Member Forum Idol Join Date: Jan 09, 2001 Posts: 126,086	How Aziz Ansari could rebuild his image using Master of None Season 3 of the comedian's Netflix series should focus on self-reflection and listening, says Lisa Bonos. “Now that Aziz Ansari is caught in a real-life situation that is quite unclear — a first date of his says their night together wasn’t consensual, while he says it was — Master of None’s star and co-creator (with Alan Yang) has an opening to explore the difference between romantic pursuit and coercion As far as we know, this was an isolated incident that probably won’t end Ansari’s career or kill his popular series; the allegations against Ansari are not in Harvey Weinstein or Matt Lauer territory. But his reputation will need some rebuilding. And since Master of None already deals with dating dilemmas, Ansari could use his popular series to explore how courtship could be more consensual.” ALSO: What should Ansari do now to repair his image? Comedian Artie Lange slams “Aziz ‘I’m Sorry,'" calls Louis CK’s actions “the creepiest thing ever”

03-16-2018, 10:13 PM	#3
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,120	*Aziz Ansari is "Doing Great" after Sexual Misconduct Allegation, Adam Scott Says* by Karen Mizoguchi March 16, 2018 Though Aziz Ansari has yet to make a public appearance since he was accused of sexual misconduct by an anonymous woman two months ago, his former "Parks and Recreation" costar Adam Scott recently gave an update on his friend. “I’ll say this: Aziz is doing great. He’s a great, lovely guy,” Scott told Vulture in an interview published Friday. http://ew.com/tv/2018/03/16/adam-sco...i-doing-great/