Scott R. Brunton, a former model who has accused George Takei of drugging and groping him without consent 36 years ago, remains resolute in his allegations against the “Star Trek” actor, denying any retraction.
Addressing the misrepresentation of his statements by the New York Observer in an article titled, “Exclusive: George Takei’s Accuser Has Changed His Story of Drugging and Assault,” Brunton asserted his truthfulness, stating, “I’m not a liar.
I am sticking to my story.”
One aspect that led to confusion was a semantic issue that the Observer interpreted as a shift in Brunton’s narrative.
The article questioned Brunton’s claim of being “groped” by highlighting his inability to recall specific details of Takei touching his genitals.
However, according to Brunton, the actions he does remember constitute what he considers as groping.
Recounting the incident, he described being in a vulnerable position with Takei attempting to remove his underwear forcefully.
Expressing his disappointment at the media’s portrayal of the Observer’s piece as exoneration for Takei, Brunton likened it to a trial where the actor is perceived as being found innocent.
Previously, following the s**ual assault accusations against George Takei, Scott R. Brunton, the accuser, retold the events but acknowledged gaps in his memory regarding specific interactions, such as the alleged genital touching.
Despite accusing Takei of inappropriate behavior after being served a drink that left him disoriented, Brunton faced contradictions in his own recollections, including aspects like Takei’s attire during the incident and subsequent encounters between the two.
In response to the allegations, George Takei vehemently denied Brunton’s claims, expressing shock and disbelief at the accusations leveled against him, emphasizing the incongruities in their narratives.
Snow, the author of the Observer’s piece, highlighted discrepancies in Brunton’s various retellings, questioning the accuracy of certain details provided by the accuser, leading to doubts about the veracity of the assault allegations.
Moreover, toxicologists consulted for the story refuted the possibility of Brunton being drugged, citing the lack of substances available in 1981 that would have caused the reported effects without impairing his ability to function normally.
While acknowledging Brunton’s sincerity, Snow concluded that the accuser had modified crucial aspects of his story in an attempt to gain attention, raising doubts about the accuracy of the entire George Takei assault narrative.
As of now, George Takei has not responded to these revelations, and requests for comments from his representatives remain unanswered.
