Former teen models accuse magician David Copperfield of misconduct

Submitted ⁨⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩ by ⁨BrikoX@lemmy.zip⁩ to ⁨globalnews@lemmy.zip⁩

Some allege harassment, one claims she was sexually assaulted. His lawyers deny the allegations

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csolisr@hub.azkware.net ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Never have heroes
Never let talented people be in positions of fame or power
Never stop questioning "models of conduct"
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floofloof@lemmy.ca ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago

Aimee Bendio, a 15-year-old American contestant, says she believes Copperfield also showed an interest in her during the 1991 competition. Footage from the contest shows Aimee being interviewed by the panel of judges in her swimsuit. Immediately after, the camera cuts to Trump and Copperfield leaning back in their chairs to talk to one another.

Yuck.

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fubarx@lemmy.ml ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
In 1991, Look of the Year was hosted by real-estate mogul Donald Trump at the Plaza Hotel in New York, which he owned. Former US President Trump and Copperfied were among the 10 judges.

Talk about burying the lede.

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Chuymatt@beehaw.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago
Deeply unsurprising, honestly. He always seemed creepy with women, to me.

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