Tenoch Huerta, who is best known for starring in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”, has denied allegations of sexual assault made against him by musician and activist María Elena Ríos. Huerta claimed that he and Ríos had a consensual relationship last year, and he engaged a legal team to protect his reputation and refute the “irresponsible and false accusations”. Huerta’s return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Namor is not yet known.
Actor Tenoch Huerta denies allegations of sexual assault made by musician and activist María Elena Ríos, claiming their relationship was consensual, and has engaged a legal team to protect his reputation.
Mexican actor Tenoch Huerta, who gained popularity for his role in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’, has denied allegations of sexual assault made against him recently. The musician and activist María Elena Ríos accused Huerta of sexual assault, calling him a “sexual predator” on Twitter. Ríos had stated that it was difficult to talk about the emotional abuse and abuse of power by someone who was loved for a movie role.
Huerta, in a statement on his Instagram story, denied the allegations and stated that he and Ríos had a consensual relationship last year. He claimed that he had engaged a legal team to protect his reputation and refute false allegations that could cause him great prejudice and damage. He acknowledged that though he was not perfect, he knew that the allegations were untrue.
Marvel has not yet officially commented on the allegations, and it is unclear if Huerta’s character Namor will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Huerta has acted in several Latin American and Spanish movies before gaining fame in the Marvel franchise. He expressed gratitude to his family and supporters during this difficult time and thanked everyone who looked at the facts before drawing any conclusions.
The recent allegations of sexual misconduct by celebrities and people in power have led to a renewed focus on issues related to abuse and assault. It is essential to listen to the victims and give them a safe space to speak up. Simultaneously, it is crucial to ensure that the accused is given a fair opportunity to defend themselves against any wrongful allegations.