American actor James Franco settles sexual misconduct suit filed by his students


By AGENCY
A settlement deal has been reached in a lawsuit that alleged James Franco intimidated students at an acting and film school he founded into exploitative sexual situations. Photo: AP

A settlement deal has been reached in a 2019 lawsuit alleging that James Franco intimidated his students into sexual situations at the acting school he founded.

According to a joint status report filed on Feb 11, two of Franco's former students at his now-defunct Studio 4 school, Sarah Tither-Kaplan and Toni Gaal, have agreed to drop their individual claims.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
James Franco

Next In Entertainment

Britney Spears sells rights to her music catalogue
Chappell Roan leaves talent agency led by Casey Wasserman, who appears in Epstein files
Harry Styles fans are selling blood to buy tickets for NYC residency
Taiwanese heartthrob Eddie Peng goes from action hero to comic cop
How Miss Piggy went from minor Muppet to TV’s top hog
KPop Demon Hunters singer-songwriter Ejae to tie the knot in November
Ex-TVB star Liu Wai-hung to open fish ball shop in KL
Shila’s fame in China fuels Datuk title calls
HK stars Anita Yuen & Julian Cheung mark 25th anniversary with old, unseen photos
Michelle Yeoh to be honoured with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Others Also Read