Hollywood's Assaults!
A third woman has come forward and accused Gossip Girl actor Ed Westwick of sexual assault.
Rachel Eck, who was a 23-year-old executive assistant at the time of the alleged incident, has spoken to Buzzfeed about the claimed assault.
She claimed that in 2014 she was invited by her then-boyfriend to a hotel, the night prior to the Academy Awards in Hollywood. Rachel said that he told her that Ed Westwick would also be there, and was told to bring a female friend with her.
"On the way, he told me he was with his friend Ed Westwick," Rachel told BuzzFeed News.
She claimed that when she didn't bring a girl for him, Ed "turned his sights" on her instead.
Rachel alleged that Ed made advances towards her throughout the night, while her boyfriend was out of the room. She said that Ed tried to push her against the wall to kiss her.
She claimed that she reminded Ed that she had a boyfriend, but the actor allegedly kept trying and got even more "handsy".
Her boyfriend allegedly dismissed her allegations, claiming that Ed wouldn't do that. She added that she threatened to leave, but her then-boyfriend convinced her to stay.
Later on in the night, Rachel said that Ed pulled her onto a bed and "aggressively groped" her.
She said: "I shoved him off as quickly as I could and left."
Ed has not commented on Rachel's allegations.
The actor has previously been accused of rape by actresses Kristina Cohen and Aurélie Wynne, something that Ed vehemently denies.
He was accused of rape by Kristina in a lengthy Facebook post, who alleged that the incident had occurred three years ago in the actor's home.
The actor furiously denied the claims in an Instagram post, which read: "I do not know this woman. I have never forced myself in any manner, on any woman. I certainly have never committed rape."
Second actress Aurélie then came forward, and made similar claims in a social media post.
Again, Ed denied all allegations made against him, writing: "It is disheartening and sad to me that as a result of two unverified and provably untrue social media claims, there are some in this environment who could ever conclude that I have had anything to do with such vile and horrific conduct.
"I have absolutely not, and I am cooperating with the authorities so that they can clear my name as soon as possible."
The LAPD has confirmed that they are investigating Cohen's claims, and Ed's BBC drama has been pulled by the broadcaster since the allegations came to light.
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