Tiffany Haddish ‘lost everything’ after sexual abuse trial

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Tiffany Hadish « lost everything » in her sexual abuse trial.

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The 42-year-old actress was facing a child sex abuse lawsuit alongside fellow comedian Aries Spears over a 2014 comedy skit and – although the civil case was eventually dropped – revealed that she had found herself unemployed as a result of the legal problems.

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She told TMZ: « Oh, I lost everything, all my gigs are gone. Everything is gone. I don’t know bro…I don’t have a job.

The Girls trip The star was sued for willful infliction of emotional distress, gross negligence, sexual assault, sexual harassment and sexual abuse of a minor in connection with a 2014 comedy skit titled « Through a Pedophile’s Eyes » by a 22-year-old woman, but ultimately found guilty. asked for the case to be dismissed with prejudice, meaning she cannot refile the same allegations.

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In a statement, the woman – who was only known as Jane Doe throughout the case – said: ‘My family and I have known Tiffany Haddish for many years – and we now know that she would never hurt me or my brother or help anyone. otherwise do anything that could harm us. We wish Tiffany the best and are glad we can all put this behind us.

After the lawsuit was filed, Haddish admitted she « deeply regrets » participating in the sexually explicit skit, which was filmed in 2013 and posted on « Funny Or Die » in 2014 but removed from the website four years later. late.

In a statement on Instagram, she said: « I know people have a bunch of questions. I get it. I’m here with you.

“Unfortunately, because there is an ongoing court case, there is very little I can say at this time.

“But, clearly, while this sketch was meant to be comedic, it wasn’t funny at all – and I deeply regret agreeing to do it.

“I really look forward to being able to share a lot more about this situation as soon as possible.”

His lawyer also called the lawsuit « frivolous ».