Eight former child actors from a Santa Barbara theater group have come forward to accuse their former mentor, Broadway producer and theme park designer Gary Goddard, of molestation or attempted molestation in the 1970s.
Following “ER” alum Anthony Edwards’ allegation that Goddard sexually assaulted himwhen he was 12, seven others from his Santa Barbara theater group are accusing their one-time mentor of molesting or attempting to molest them in the 1970s.
In a Los Angeles Times expose, the former actors detail Goddard’s behavior, which allegedly ranged from fondling to sexual abuse during the troupe’s overnight stays during a statewide tour.
Goddard — a writer, director, producer, and the founder entertainment design company the Goddard Group — has, through a spokesman, “unequivocally” denied the allegationsin the past. He took a leave from his own company in late November in the wake of the claims.
Goddard was accused in 2014 of sexually abusing Michael Egan III when he was 16. The suit was later dismissed.
Follow NEWS.am STYLE on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
10:23, May 18
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Lopez finally reunite amid divorce rumors21:31, May 17
Bianca Censori's family fear Kanye West will 'drag her' into porn19:22, May 17
Bridgerton's Nicola Coughlan speaks on the drama success and says she was 'daunted' by her racy sex scenes as she takes the lead in season three13:20, May 17
Kim Kardashian's daughter North West changes her hair! The budding rapper, 10, debuts blonde streaks12:20, May 17
‘Megalopolis’ debuts at Cannes with 7-minute standing ovation11:28, May 17
Ararat: Ladaniva’s new cover on Armenian famous song22:28, May 16
Meryl Streep remembers a dangerously intimate moment from one of her iconic movies20:28, May 16
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck Are ‘Headed for a Divorce,’ He ‘Already Moved Out’16:12, May 16
Britney Spears' heartbreaking admission after years-long feud21:18, May 15
Bianca Censori 'furious' over Kanye West's plans to launch porn platform15:32, May 15
Mark Zuckerberg celebrates 40th birthday on yacht worth $300M13:11, May 15
Battle for Iron Throne to soon resume: House of the Dragon 2nd season official trailer released