Vin Diesel Wins Over Ex-Assist Sexual Harassment Lawsuit

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JAKARTA - Actor Vin Diesel was released from a sexual harassment case reported by his assistant, Asta Jonasson in 2023. The verdict was made on Wednesday, November 19 in Georgia.

Vin Diesel was reported to have sexually harassed his assistant in 2010 in California. However, he was released from the case because California law does not apply in Georgia.

Diesel Assistant Asta Jonasson sued Diesel at Los Angeles Superior Court in 2023 over the incident that occurred in 2010.

In his report, Asta said Diesel pushed him against the wall and islanded while in Atlanta while filming the Fast Five film which is the fifth film from the Fast & Furious franchise.

He also said Diesel took him to the hotel room and forced him to the bed. Asta had protested and tried to get out, but Diesel pushed him against the wall and tried to lower his pants. A few hours later, Vin Diesel's older brother came and shot him, even though Asta Jonasson had only been working for Diesel for 9 days.

Launching Variety, judge Daniel M. Crowley ruled four of the 10 claims reported by Asta Jonasson regarding the time limit for the case. Six other claims were decided on Wednesday due to lack of jurisdiction.

"It is undeniable that the alleged sexual assault took place in Atlanta, Georgia," the judge wrote.

Asta Jonasson plans to appeal against the ruling because it feels it does not reveal the truth behind the case.

The court does not decide anything with the truth of Jonasson. The ruling is based on legal technicality, which we respectfully disagree with. Jonasson wants to file an appeal," said Asta Jonasson's lawyer.

On the other hand, Vin Diesel's lawyer, Bryan Freedman, said, "We are grateful that the court ended this baseless lawsuit. We feel grateful that this matter can be completed in full."