The reported assault persisted as the Fast and Furious star purportedly compelled her to touch his private areas. Feeling trapped and unable to break free.
Jonasson recounted that she resorted to closing her eyes, fearing the potential wrath of Diesel if she rejected him. She attempted to dissociate herself from the situation, desperately hoping that the assault would come to an end.
In addition to the accusation of sexual battery, Jonasson is pursuing legal action for wrongful termination, claiming that she was allegedly dismissed by Diesel’s company mere hours after the incident.
The filed documents state, in part,
“It was clear to her that she was being fired because she was no longer useful — Vin Diesel had used her to fulfil his sexual desires and she had resisted his sexual assaults.
“Ms. Jonasson felt like she was a piece of trash to be discarded. Ms. Jonasson felt helpless, her self-esteem was demolished, and she questioned her skills and whether a successful career would require her to trade her body for advancement.”
The suit was filed in California under the state’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act. Enacted in 2022, the legislation provides a one-year window for sexual assault survivors to file suits even when such cases have exceeded the statute of limitations.
A comparable statute in New York led to multiple lawsuits against various celebrities and politicians for sexual assault. Notable individuals named in these suits include the former President of the United States, Donald Trump, as well as the rapper and entertainment mogul, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and the actor Jamie Foxx.
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