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"West Side Story" Co-Stars Finally Respond To Ansel Elgort's Sexual Assault Allegations
"West Side Story" star Ansel Elgort was accused of sexual assault by a young woman who claimed their relationship was not consensual in 2014. Ansel’s co-stars in "West Side Story" are finally responding to the allegations.
By Gina Florio2 min read
West Side Story was released on December 10, 2021, and Ansel Elgort played the lead role of Tony. However, in 2020, a woman accused Ansel of sexually assaulting her when she was only 17 years old – and apparently a virgin. He was 20 years old at the time. The alleged victim also said Ansel tried to pressure her into having a threesome and taking nude photos of herself.