" Although I am by no means unadulterated , I know that these allegations are simply false . "
This news report contains word of sexual assault .
Black Panther: Wakanda ForeveractorTenoch Huertais responding to sexual assault allegations from ex-partner María Elena Ríos.
Last week, Tenoch’s ex-girlfriend Elena made the allegations after appearing on theEl Feisbuk de la Malinchepodcast.
The podcast was then shared by Poder Prieto, a Mexican organization that aims to combat racism in the film industry — of which Elena was a former member.
This appeared to upset Elena, who accused the organization of defending Tenoch, whom she called a “sexual predator” in a tweet in Spanish.
Les dejé muy claro a mi salida de su secta que protege al violentador y DEPREDADOR sexual de@TenochHuertaque no publicaran nada de mí . Todavía fueron a buscarme a un concierto bola de hipócritas para evitar escándalos por su película de@MarvelLATAM.No ando jugando@LaMZapatahttps://t.co/3wf1ofyFx1
Then, when another Twitter user asked Elena if Tenoch had sexually assaulted her, she confirmed that it was true.
Así es y a varias más .
In a separate tweet, Elena added in Spanish, “It is very difficult to talk about the emotional abuse and abuse of power of a sexual predator who is loved in the world for playing a movie character like @TenochHuerta.”
Es muy difícil hablar del abuso emocional y abuso de poder de un depredador intimate que es amado en el mundo por interpretar a un personaje de una película como@TenochHuertaEn apariencia encantador , la gran característica de un narcisista + una buena porción de victimización .
When asked why she didn’t report the assault, Elena noted that she lives in a place where “justice is unattainable” and “they don’t believe” you even if you are almost killed.
“Why didn’t I report? Because I was afraid that this would happen: people who refuse to believe that a SUPER HERO is an abuser, manipulator, and sexual predator,” she said in a translated tweet.
¿ Por qué me tarde en hablarlo?Porque tengo un proceso.¿Por qué no denuncié?Porque me dio miedo de que esto pasara : personas que se resisten a creer que un SÚPER HÉROE es abusador , manipulador y depredador sexual .Si , tú@TenochHuertaabusas porque sabes que tienes poder.pic.twitter.com/VXHpMmI7hB
“It was entirely consensual at all times, as countless others can attest. And throughout it was a loving, warm, and mutually supportive relationship,” Tenoch wrote.
He continued, “After it ended, however, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends.”
As a result, Tenoch says he hired a legal team a few months ago to shut down Elena’s claims.
“I engaged a legal team to commence the appropriate actions to protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause great prejudice and damage,” he wrote.
Tenoch added, “Although I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue. And while I will always work to improve myself, I need to contest claims that are both false and offensive.”
“I am deeply grateful to my family and the people who have supported me and greatly appreciate everyone who is willing to look at the facts and reflect before rushing to an untrue and unjust conclusion,” Tenoch concluded.
Elena has not yet responded to Tenoch’s statement.
If you or someone you know have experienced sexual assault, you can call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673), which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search your local center here.
