Bryan Singer's Accuser Drops the Sex Abuse Suit

[Dr. Remy Lebeau]

Finally, it's over (sort of).

http://www.thewrap.com/bryan-singer-accuser-michael-egan-drops-sex-abuse-lawsuit/

The whole situation is ridiculous. This guy should be punished in some way by the court in order to stop unfounded claims like yjis that mar the reputation of public figures. I think it's unfortunate that Singer had to bow out of the spotlight during the release of DoFP given that he deserved lots of public praise for his accomplishment.

Hopefully now we can all move forward toward Apocalypse and Bryan Singer can get the praise he deserves when that film is released.

 

[BestGirl]

I don't buy Egan's story, but it's worth noting that, just because an accuser drops charges, it doesn't mean that the crime didn't happen. The accuser may simply believe he/she can no longer win the case. In Egan's case, he couldn't find an attorney willing to represent him.

 

[Sundancer]

True, but Egan is dropping lawsuits against other people so I'm wondering what his mindset is.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

It's very much a shame. This just speaks volumes of the ludicrous and completely unnecessary dangers of being an openly-gay public figure. I hope this dismissal makes just as much news as the claims did... but it won't.

 

[chaseter]

What does being gay have to do with pedophilia/statutory rape charges?

 

[The Original Bamfer]

What does being gay have to do with pedophilia/statutory rape charges?

You don't think that it opened a few creative doors for the "victim"? It's been a long-time and horrifying generalization that pedophilia and homosexuality are often related. But what does it have to do with it? In reality, of course, nothing.

 

[Quasimod0]

Now he's apparently under investigation by the NYPD for another case of sexual assault.
http://www.thewrap.com/bryan-singer-under-investigation-by-nypd-for-alleged-sexual-assault/

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Money, money, money, money. Money!

 

[chaseter]

You don't think that it opened a few creative doors for the "victim"? It's been a long-time and horrifying generalization that pedophilia and homosexuality are often related. But what does it have to do with it? In reality, of course, nothing.

Uhm we live in a country where the media covers a blonde teacher having sex with her male students every year. Can you name a male teacher accused of statutory to a male student covered in the media? No, those aren't covered. Raping an underage kid is horrible whether it's gay or straight. Sure there is bias in antiquated organizations like the Boy Scouts but there is no bias in the law regarding pedophilia. Had the kid accused Lady Gaga, you bet your ass it would be media sensationalized.

 

[The Original Bamfer]

Uhm we live in a country where the media covers a blonde teacher having sex with her male students every year. Can you name a male teacher accused of statutory to a male student covered in the media? No, those aren't covered. Raping an underage kid is horrible whether it's gay or straight. Sure there is bias in antiquated organizations like the Boy Scouts but there is no bias in the law regarding pedophilia. Had the kid accused Lady Gaga, you bet your ass it would be media sensationalized.

I never said it wasn't horrible if it involved a straight man or woman - that's a pretty insane assumption. I think it's one of the very worst things that can be done, regardless of genders and sexualities. That doesn't change that many gay men have been regarded as pedophiles for years, even without a case under their belt. But people don't typically look at heterosexuals and unfairly say, "I bet that person's a pedophile." Gay folks are starting to gain acceptance and understanding in society, but it doesn't mean these disgusting kinds of prejudices have stopped.

 

[Majik1387]

Uhm we live in a country where the media covers a blonde teacher having sex with her male students every year. Can you name a male teacher accused of statutory to a male student covered in the media? No, those aren't covered. Raping an underage kid is horrible whether it's gay or straight. Sure there is bias in antiquated organizations like the Boy Scouts but there is no bias in the law regarding pedophilia. Had the kid accused Lady Gaga, you bet your ass it would be media sensationalized.

Every single homophobic bigot to this day that has any sort of media coverage has always compared homosexuality to pedophilia/statutory rape as part of the 'gay agenda.'

Don't tell me that homosexuals are not the largest target for accusations like this. And the whole female teacher with students didn't really make headlines until mid-2000s. The homophobic bigots have been spouting the same crap for decades.

 

[Mike_D202]

I don't buy Egan's story, but it's worth noting that, just because an accuser drops charges, it doesn't mean that the crime didn't happen. The accuser may simply believe he/she can no longer win the case. In Egan's case, he couldn't find an attorney willing to represent him.

Let's not forget this isn't the first time Singer was accused of similar charges, these rumors go back as far as his Apt. Pupil days.

 

[Mysteryman]

Money, money, money, money. Money!

What exactly is the financial motive of the NYPD for investigating Singer ?

 

[The Original Bamfer]

What exactly is the financial motive of the NYPD for investigating Singer ?

I'd say there isn't. But loads for those making the claims.

 

[DA_Champion]

Let's not forget this isn't the first time Singer was accused of similar charges, these rumors go back as far as his Apt. Pupil days.

Indeed.

There are numerous, numerous studies that show that false rape accusations are extremely rare, they're a trace element really. That is due to the challenge of successfully pursuing a rape case, which works as a disincentive. The vast majority of rapists and abusers are never accused of their crimes, and of those accused, the vast majority are acquitted.

At this point Singer's track record is bursting at the seams with allegations of sexual impropriety.

And just FYI to the illiterates, Michael Egan was 17 back in 1999, so any sex between Singer and Egan would not have constituted paedophilia. So this has nothing to do with the historical popular link between paedophilia and homosexuality. 17 year olds are not prepubescent.

Pedophilia or paedophilia is a psychiatric disorder in which an adult or older adolescent experiences a primary or exclusive sexual attraction to prepubescent children, generally age 11 years or younger. As a medical diagnosis, specific criteria for the disorder extends the cut-off point for prepubescence to age 13.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pedophilia

Raping a 17 year old is completely different from raping a 6 year old. They're both crimes but for distinct reasons and they don't have the same effects.

 

[JP]

Buzzfeed is literally reporting that someone accused Singer of something and he may at some point be charged. Likely not due to lack of evidence, but maybe.

That, to me, is pretty unfair.

 

[hopefuldreamer]

I don't buy Egan's story, but it's worth noting that, just because an accuser drops charges, it doesn't mean that the crime didn't happen. The accuser may simply believe he/she can no longer win the case. In Egan's case, he couldn't find an attorney willing to represent him.

This.

Not to mention the fact people can be bought off/settle out of court if the accused's attorney put enough fear of failure in them.

 

[checatouk]

This just speaks volumes of the ludicrous and completely unnecessary dangers of being an openly-gay public figure.

 

[JP]

This.

Not to mention the fact people can be bought off/settle out of court if the accused's attorney put enough fear of failure in them.

Then the case would have been dismissed with prejudice.

 

[Bullseye1]

It appears he had to drop the case as his lawyer pulled out of representing him and he couldn't find anyone else. Totally unsatisfactory conclusion. It would have been better for everyone including Singer to have this heard in court. We still don't know if he is guilty or not. Anyone who says otherwise is only giving their opinion not fact.

 

[JP]

It appears he had to drop the case as his lawyer pulled out of representing him and he couldn't find anyone else. Totally unsatisfactory conclusion. It would have been better for everyone including Singer to have this heard in court. We still don't know if he is guilty or not. Anyone who says otherwise is only giving their opinion not fact.

Yes, Singer didn't want this. They had a court date scheduled next week and the ideal end was for Engan's case to be dismissed with prejudice so that he couldn't file again.

Also, this was a civil case. There was no "guilty" or "not guilty".

 

[Serpico Jones]

Buzzfeed is literally reporting that someone accused Singer of something and he may at some point be charged. Likely not due to lack of evidence, but maybe.

That, to me, is pretty unfair.

It is extremely unfair. The New York Post is reporting that charges are not likely to be filed against Singer due to lack of evidence which makes the Buzzfeed "report" even more outrageous.

 

[chaseter]

Every single homophobic bigot to this day that has any sort of media coverage has always compared homosexuality to pedophilia/statutory rape as part of the 'gay agenda.'

Don't tell me that homosexuals are not the largest target for accusations like this. And the whole female teacher with students didn't really make headlines until mid-2000s. The homophobic bigots have been spouting the same crap for decades.

Adversity and accusations are not the same thing and are not always linked. Singer here is a perfect example of the two not being linked. No one was spouting how him being gay caused this. Had he been a Boy Scout leader then I would agree...this story...nope. Was there a time not long ago? Definitely yes...very much so. It's extremely decreased in the last decade I would say. Does it still exist? Yes, no one said otherwise. Now it's the blonde teacher and the 14 year old boy that lights the fire in the media.

 

[Serpico Jones]

Adversity and accusations are not the same thing and are not always linked. Singer here is a perfect example of the two not being linked. No one was spouting how him being gay caused this. Had he been a Boy Scout leader then I would agree...this story...nope. Was there a time not long ago? Definitely yes...very much so. It's extremely decreased in the last decade I would say. Does it still exist? Yes, no one said otherwise. Now it's the blonde teacher and the 14 year old boy that lights the fire in the media.

So you don't think there's a homophobic stereotype of the gay predator?

 

[Schlosser85]

Homophobes continually falsely equate homosexuality with pedophilia.

Both Pope John Paul II and Benedict blamed the church sex abuse on "homosexual priests". Just a few days ago, Michelle Bachmann said gays prey on children.

It's one of their favorite tactics.