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Black Panther 2 actor Tenoch Huerta denies allegations of sexual assault

The Marvel star called public allegations by the musician and activist María Elena Ríos ‘false and unsubstantiated’

Tenoch Huerta, who plays a leading villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has denied allegations of sexual assault made against him on social media by the musician and activist María Elena Ríos.

In a statement sent to Variety and published on his Instagram, the Mexican actor, best known as the Indigenous superhero/rival Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, called Río’s claims “false and unsubstantiated”, saying “I cannot let it go unchallenged any longer.”

Information and support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html

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