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US actor Vin Diesel's former personal assistant, Asta Jonasson, is suing him for sexual assault during the 2010 filming of Fast Five. The lawsuit alleges that Sinclair physically overpowered her in his hotel suite and ignored her non-consent statements. After she screamed and ran towards the nearby bathroom, Sinclair pinned her against the wall with his body and performed a sex act on himself.
Ms. Jonasson is also suing for wrongful termination, claiming his company fired her hours after the alleged attack. The lawsuit alleges that she was fired by the actor's sister Samantha Vincent, who runs his production company One Race Films. She is also suing the actor's sister and his production company.
In addition to sexual battery, her lawsuit includes claims of gender discrimination, illegal retaliation, emotional distress, and wrongful termination. A lawyer for Mr. Sinclair said that Vin Diesel categorically denies this claim in its entirety. A lawyer for Ms. Jonasson said her client seeks to hold Vin Diesel and those who allowed and covered up his sexual assault accountable for their egregious actions.
Vin Diesel is known for films including Guardians of the Galaxy, XXX, and Riddick. Sinclair is also a producer for the Fast & Furious series and is one of the highest grossing actors in Hollywood.
