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In October, controversial photographer Terry Richardson was unceremoniously dumped by several brands after publications began banning him over scores of sexual coercion allegations against him. It was a move that many believed was overdue, given how these reports have circulated for many years, but the current Harvey Weinstein-induced climate is bringing results. Now, Richardson is apparently under investigation by the NYPD in relation to an alleged sexual assault that occurred in 2003 (and per New York law, likely not subject to a statute of limitation) and other reported instances of sexual misconduct.
The New York Daily News reports that Richardson is being probed by the NYPD’s Special Victims Squad, via several women who say that detectives contacted them. In particular, former Ford runway model Caron Bernstein says the NYPD wants to discuss this alleged assault at Richardson’s studio:
He took some photos, positioned her in a chair, took more photos, exposed his penis and forced himself into her mouth, she recalled.
“It was like literally being shot with a stun gun. My brain just went on pause,” Bernstein, 47, said. “I wasn’t doing anything. I wasn’t performing as a model.”
“I was like a deer in the headlights,” she said. “I wasn’t drugged, I wasn’t handcuffed. Thank God that never happened. But in a weird way, that would have made it easier to forgive myself for not fighting him off.”
Richardson’s attorney has fired back to the NY Daily News while asserting that Bernstein’s contact with the photographer was all “consensual,” but she’s holding her ground. Bernstein says that she agreed to pose topless, but she accuses Richardson of ejaculating on her breasts after others left the room. To her knowledge (after being told by Richardson), the photos were a test shoot for V magazine, but the publication denied being aware of any 2003 assignment to Richardson. Whether or not the magazine was aware, the NY Daily News reports that they reviewed over 30 negatives — all of which showed Bernstein with “with semen on her breasts” (and her face cropped out) — from the shoot.
The Hollywood Reporter has subsequently reported that Model Alliance, a non-profit advocacy organization, is fully cooperating with the NYPD during their investigation of Richardson.
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“It was like literally being shot with a stun gun. My brain just went on pause,” Bernstein, 47, said. “I wasn’t doing anything. I wasn’t performing as a model.”
“I was like a deer in the headlights,” she said. “I wasn’t drugged, I wasn’t handcuffed. Thank God that never happened. But in a weird way, that would have made it easier to forgive myself for not fighting him off.”
I don’t like Terry Richardson, and I’m sure he’s a super creep, but, what?
Bernstein’s story sounds pretty much the same as every other model that has accused Richardson. He relies on the models being shocked that he would do something like that and being afraid to tell him to stop.
oh. my. i’m. shocked.
Hahahahahahahaha
And in other news Rose McGowan now has a show with E! At this point it’s nothing more than an attention grab. These so called strong women just want to be back in the spotlight and are parodying themselves to do it.
Can’t tell if you’re really this stupid or just a troll
Both?
Why. Because I point out the idiocy of the situation. You think a woman who is accusing people of assault and hiring agents to follow her, and then turning around and filming and releasing a fucking reality tv show documenting it on E! Isn’t ridiculous. It just goes to show how desperate she is for attention.
@This_isnt_kayfabe They’re calling a troll because you’re laughing at a woman getting sexually molested at best, assaulted at worst. They’re calling you a moron because you brought up Rose McGowan, who has absolutely nothing whatsoever to do with this article and is just some idiotic attempt on your part at making some broader point about…what? Sexual harassment isn’t an issue? Any woman who speaks out about it is clearly a whore for attention, including the women contacted BY the NYPD about an investigation?
Why am I even asking you? You’re a moron. The dumbest thing you did was disclose personal information about yourself because now everyone knows why you’re such a sad, angry misogynist – you’re a young white trash army wannabe probably attending a garbage ‘school’ you can’t even pay for who’s probably spent the last three years on the couch playing Call of Duty wondering why no woman will take your virginity. Good thing you’re joining the military and surrounding yourself with dudes though, at least you’ll have an excuse now why you don’t talk to women.
@chomp you’re so right. I’m so ashamed of everything
@This_isnt_kayfabe
I think you lack empathy and don’t know how to put yourself in someone else’s shoes and relate to them. That makes you cling to your own world view and you have difficulty understanding why others act differently than you would. Instead of comprehending you belittle and impugn. And assume obviously these women are doing it for monetary gain, because that’s what you’d do in that situation. You lack comprehension of nuance. So you’re easily painted with a wide brush.
Normally I charge for this.
@squat you too have reached into the heart of me and found what I lack. I have been shown my true colors and shall repent upon mountain high. Tomorrow is a new day and I will walk forth and speak ill no more.
Let me add introspection to the list of things you lack.
Thanks, bro.
Oh damn, forgot to add inability to imbue theatrical exposition.
@squat would it be possible for you to lead me in your mighty, dictionary filled ways. I want to be able to conjure up a variety of words that sound intelligent and use them as mightily as thou has.
Once again you never address what I say, you simply attack the way I say it.
@squat I just wish to learn, to master the artful ways of language and intelligence as you have. These are not attacks but compliments.
You’re not worth finishing this sente
Message for Kayfabe:
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Ahhh @ak so eloquently put. I wonder is it the aids from your two dads that makes you say such things, or maybe you own closeted rage at your inability to commit to transitioning. Either way you would have been a perfect addition to the stats that come out of Las Vegas recently.
@Squat Cobbler (no cry) – pretty sure he legitimately didn’t understand you. We shall henceforth ignore kayfabe as a non-entity.
Yeah…you don’t need to investigate whether or not Terry Richardson is a sex offender. Just look at him for Christ’s sake.