Four Women Accuse Jared Leto of Criminal Sexual Conduct

Four women have accused actor Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, with the alleged incidents occurring when they were teenagers. One woman reported being sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom at age 17, while another claimed Leto threatened her with sexual assault at age 19. A third woman described having sexual relations with Leto at age 17, which is classified as statutory rape in California. The fourth woman alleged that Leto groomed her, making sexually explicit phone calls when she was 16. In total, ten women have shared their experiences in a BBC documentary titled 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret,' with nine of them speaking publicly for the first time. The allegations span from 2002 to 2016, during which Leto was in his 30s and 40s. The BBC has corroborated some accounts with evidence from friends and family. Leto has not responded to the allegations. The documentary features detailed accounts from the women, including one who expressed regret for blaming herself for the assault. Allegations against Leto have persisted for years, with over 120 claims made online regarding his behavior towards women. Leto has denied all allegations.