Eight Women Accuse Jared Leto of Sexual Misconduct and Grooming

Eight women have accused Hollywood actor and musician Jared Leto of sexual misconduct, with four alleging incidents that took place when they were under the age of 18.

One woman alleges she was sexually assaulted in a motel bathroom when she was 17.

Another claims Leto threatened to sexually assault her when she was 19 after she was unexpectedly left alone with him in a hotel room.

A third woman says she had sex with Leto in California when she was 17. She alleges that when the state’s age of consent was raised during a conversation, Leto “shrugged off” the issue. Under California law, sexual activity with a 17-year-old is classified as statutory rape.

A fourth woman alleges she was groomed by Leto when she was 16, claiming he repeatedly made sexually explicit phone calls to her and, on at least one occasion, suggested they have sex.

Four additional women allege they received unusual and often sexually explicit phone calls from Leto when they were younger.

Leto has denied allegations of sexual misconduct. The claims have not been tested in court.