Kevin Costner
Calls for Dismissal Of “Horizon” Sexual Harassment Swimsuit …
This Is A Shake Down, Decide!!!
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Kevin Costner is demanding a decide toss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed towards him by a stunt performer who claims she was pressured to take part in an unscripted and unscheduled rape scene on the set of the Western movie sequence, “Horizon.”
In response to new court docket docs … Costner says Devyn LaBella was completely happy as a clam through the movie shoot he directed, and he or she even despatched a textual content to a supervisor that she had a good time after the entire thing wrapped.
Per the docs … LaBella texted, “Thanks for these fantastic weeks! I so recognize you! I realized a lot and thanks once more. I’m actually completely happy it labored out the way in which it did too. Have an excellent remainder of the shoot and sure discuss quickly!”
Costner and his solid and crew additionally filed a bunch of declarations refuting LaBella’s narrative … with Kevin’s pitbull attorneys, Marty Singer and T. Wayne Harman, including, “There was no anger or resentment, solely enthusiasm and gratitude” on the finish of filming … so what modified?
In response to Costner’s declaration, the whole lot was on the up and up so nothing ought to have modified. This is Kevin’s model of the occasions …
On the day in query, LaBella — the stunt double for actress Ella Hunt — was taking pictures a scene with actor Roger Ivens in a lined wagon. The 2 have been mendacity subsequent to one another and LaBella was absolutely clothed in an ankle-length gown with bike shorts beneath. Ivens raised the hem of her gown and swung his leg over her physique, ending up on all fours above her. However that is it. There was NO nudity, rape, simulated intercourse or bodily contact between LaBella and Ivens.
Costner goes on to say whereas LaBella’s gown could have gotten bunched up at her knees, the robe was at all times under her waist and the pantaloons and petticoats beneath remained undisturbed.
Backside line, Kevin insists there’s was NO violent rape scene on his set. Interval!
In his declaration, Kevin additionally calls LaBella’s accusations “completely false” and he discovered it to be “deeply disappointing” that somebody who labored on the manufacturing would attempt to embarrass him and try to break his repute.
