Terry Crews claims a “Hollywood honcho” sexually assaulted him in front of his wife. (Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
In light of the ongoing allegations against fallen film studio executive Harvey Weinstein, Terry Crews has detailed his encounter with sexual assault. The comedian-actor tweeted a thread Tuesday, Oct. 10 claiming that an unnamed executive groped his genitalia in front of his wife.
“I was going to kick his ass right then— but I thought twice about how the whole thing would appear, ” he wrote.
“240 lbs. Black Man Stomps Out Hollywood Honcho’ would be the headline the next day. … I decided not 2 take it further [because] I didn’t want [to be] ostracized — par [for] the course when the predator has power [and] influence. I let it go. And I understand why many women who this happens to let it go. Who’s going [to] believe you? (few) What r the repercussions?(many) Do [you] want [to] work again? (Yes) [Are] you prepared [to be] ostracized?(No).”
Actor Terry Crews details alleged sexual attack by another high level Hollywood Executive in front of his wife at a…
Posted by Atlanta Black Star on Tuesday, October 10, 2017
However, many online felt Crews should have pushed back.
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Some also questioned his masculinity.
https://twitter.com/Big6domino/status/918094286369034240
A grown man, was sexually assaulted. Give me a BREAK! #ManUp #BeAMan #Weakling
— Debbie (@HiItsDebbie) October 10, 2017
Others wanted to know when — if ever — Crews would call out his alleged assaulter by name.
https://twitter.com/MarkDice/status/917902753845805056
Still, many seemed to understand where the actor was coming from, both from a race point of view…
https://twitter.com/SiddharthShiva/status/917961934158417920
https://twitter.com/dmiaburke/status/917972680623771648
… and as a victim.
Ppl are saying that terry crews should say the predator's name.
You don't get to tell the victim how to report their assault.
— Ruyoncé🐝🇳🇬 (@RuChOhu) October 10, 2017
It’s important that we understand abuse can happen to anyone, including giant strong men like Terry Crews. It is never the victim’s fault.
— Philip J. Ellis (he/him) (@Philip_Ellis) October 10, 2017
