Schrader Accused of Sexual Assault, Breach of Settlement
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Filmmaker Paul Schrader is facing a lawsuit from a former assistant, Jane Doe, who accuses him of sexual assault and harassment during the Cannes Film Festival in May 2024. The suit alleges Schrader assaulted her in his hotel room and later exposed himself. Doe claims Schrader terminated her employment after she rejected his advances. While a settlement was reached, Schrader refused to sign it, prompting Doe to file suit to enforce the agreement. Schrader's lawyer denies the allegations, calling the lawsuit inaccurate and opportunistic.
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