Kevin Costner
Calls for Dismissal Of “Horizon” Sexual Harassment Go well with …
This Is A Shake Down, Choose!!!
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Kevin Costner is demanding a decide toss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed towards him by a stunt performer who claims she was compelled to take part in an unscripted and unscheduled rape scene on the set of the Western movie collection, “Horizon.”
Based on new courtroom docs … Costner says Devyn LaBella was glad as a clam in the course of the movie shoot he directed, and she or he even despatched a textual content to a supervisor that she had a good time after the entire thing wrapped.
Per the docs … LaBella texted, “Thanks for these great weeks! I so respect you! I realized a lot and thanks once more. I’m actually glad it labored out the way in which it did too. Have an amazing remainder of the shoot and sure speak quickly!”
Costner and his forged and crew additionally filed a bunch of declarations refuting LaBella’s narrative … with Kevin’s pitbull legal professionals, Marty Singer and T. Wayne Harman, including, “There was no anger or resentment, solely enthusiasm and gratitude” on the finish of filming … so what modified?
Based on Costner’s declaration, every little thing was on the up and up so nothing ought to have modified. Here is Kevin’s model of the occasions …
On the day in query, LaBella — the stunt double for actress Ella Hunt — was capturing a scene with actor Roger Ivens in a coated wagon. The 2 have been mendacity subsequent to one another and LaBella was absolutely clothed in an ankle-length gown with bike shorts beneath. Ivens raised the hem of her gown and swung his leg over her physique, ending up on all fours above her. However that is it. There was NO nudity, rape, simulated intercourse or bodily contact between LaBella and Ivens.
Costner goes on to say whereas LaBella’s gown might have gotten bunched up at her knees, the robe was at all times beneath her waist and the pantaloons and petticoats beneath remained undisturbed.
Backside line, Kevin insists there’s was NO violent rape scene on his set. Interval!
In his declaration, Kevin additionally calls LaBella’s accusations “completely false” and he discovered it to be “deeply disappointing” that somebody who labored on the manufacturing would attempt to embarrass him and try to break his status.
