Magician David Copperfield accused of sexual misconduct by multiple women: report

David Copperfield’s lawyers said he had 'never acted inappropriately with anyone, let alone anyone underage'. Photo: David Copperfield/Facebook

Magician David Copperfield has been accused of sexual misconduct by more than a dozen women in episodes said to have taken place over several decades, a report said Wednesday.

The Guardian said its investigation had uncovered allegations from 16 women that the celebrated US illusionist had behaved inappropriately towards them, including some who said they were under 18 at the time.