Van Damme Accused. “The Romanian Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism (DIICOT) has reportedly filed a criminal complaint against Belgian actor Jean-Claude Van Damme. According to CNN affiliate, Antena 3, the 64-year-old martial artist-turned-actor, best known for his roles in Kickboxer, Double Impact and Street Fighter, is reportedly facing legal action in Romania for knowingly having sex with several women who were victims of sex trafficking. The actor allegedly met with several people also under investigation for sex trafficking crimes who offered to let him have sex with five Romanian models as a “gift.” One of these people is believed to be Romanian businessman and modeling agency owner Morel Bolea.” [Euro News]
Witness Spoke To Prosecutors. “One of the women who witnessed the incident — which reportedly occurred at an event organized by Van Damme in Cannes — shared what she saw with prosecutors, according to Antenna 3 CNN. This prompted the DIICOT to open a criminal investigation into the incident. “Several Romanians who are currently being investigated for forming a criminal group and pimping, allegedly offered Jean-Claude Van Damme five Romanian women — photo models in Romania — for him to have s3xual relations with. The person who received those benefits knew their condition,” attorney Adrian Cuculis told the outlet in a translated post.” [Boxden]
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