Seal says he will fight against Tracey Birdsall’s claims of sexual battery. (Noel Vasquez/Getty Images/Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)
Days after Seal denied he went after Oprah Winfrey for her associations with Harvey Weinstein, he’s now fighting his own sexual assault accusations. A former neighbor has accused the singer of sexually assaulting her. Now, police have launched an investigation while Seal slams the claims as false.
Back in fall 2016, Tracey Birdsall, a close friend of Seal’s, visited his home to get a salad spinner he had borrowed, according to TMZ. Birdsall said Seal suddenly forced himself on her in an attempt to get a kiss.
“What are you doing?!” the actress shouted at him.
“I’m kissing you!” Seal responded.
Birdsall also claims he twice belittled her for what she was wearing — shorts and a tank top — and suggested she asked for the forceful smooch because of her clothing. Birdsall finally left and didn’t have any contact with him again.
“Seal vehemently denies the recent allegations made against him by a former neighbor for alleged misconduct more than a year ago,” his representatives told TMZ. “He intends to vigorously defend himself against these false allegations.”
Yet it turns out Seal’s drama implicating Oprah for being part of the Hollywood sexual assault scandal through associations with Weinstein led Birdsall to file a police report for sexual battery. Weinstein, the founder of Miramax has been accused of sexually assaulting dozens of women.
Additionally, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department insider confirmed to TMZ that they are now investigating.
It seems not many people are feeling sympathetic toward Seal, either.
“Seal accused Oprah of turning a blind eye to sexual misconduct now his skeletons coming out… coincidence?” one person tweeted.
Another delighted in the “Kiss from a Rose” performer’s poorly timed accusation.
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