BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Star Tenoch Huerta Responds To Sexual Assault Allegations

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER Star Tenoch Huerta Responds To Sexual Assault Allegations

Tenoch Huerta has issued a statement following sexual assault allegations made against him by musician María Elena Ríos, calling Ríos’ claims "false and completely unsubstantiated".

By MarkCassidy - Jun 12, 2023 01:06 PM EST

Over the weekend, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star Tenoch Huerta, who played Namor in the recent Marvel Studios sequel, was hit with sexual assault allegations by saxophonist María Elena Ríos, who accused the actor of being a "sexual predator" in a series of Tweets.

The story was picked up and widely circulated online, so we were expecting some sort of response from Huerta or a representative today, and the actor has now released a statement (via Variety) categorically denying Rios' claims and calling them “false and completely unsubstantiated.”

“About a year ago, I dated Elena for several months,” Huerta wrote. “It was entirely consensual at all times, as countless others can attest. And throughout it was a loving, warm and mutually supportive relationship. After it ended, however, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends.”

“As a result, a few months ago, I engaged a legal team to commence the appropriate actions to protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause great prejudice and damage,” he continued. “Although I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue. And while I will always work to improve myself, I need to contest claims that are both false and offensive.”

Rios has yet to provide any additional details, and we don't know if she's actually brought charges against Huerta, but we're she will share a response of her own in due time.

“I am deeply grateful to my family and the people who have supported me and greatly appreciate everyone who is willing to look at the facts and reflect before rushing to an untrue and unjust conclusion," he added.

Huerta is (or was) expected to reprise the role of the Savage Submariner in the MCU at some point, but, like Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's Jonathan Majors, we don't know if he'll remain on in the role after this.

Marvel Studios has yet to weigh in on the situation.

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Spagett
Spagett - 6/12/2023, 1:41 PM
Idk, man. Women never lie.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 6/12/2023, 1:48 PM
@Spagett - Yup!
That's what the media tells me, and THEY would never lie either.
Dude should just start digging his grave now.

It's over.

regularmovieguy
regularmovieguy - 6/12/2023, 2:04 PM
@Feralwookiee

Did you just quote Limp Bizkit, lmao.
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 6/12/2023, 2:18 PM
@regularmovieguy - Yes.
I have shamed myself and this site.

I APOLOGIZE TO THE COMMUNITY.
MaxPaint
MaxPaint - 6/12/2023, 2:34 PM
@Feralwookiee -
Feralwookiee
Feralwookiee - 6/12/2023, 2:58 PM
@MaxPaint -
Termin8r
Termin8r - 6/13/2023, 1:23 PM
@Spagett - IDK man. Men never commit sexual assault when they're in positions of power.
Spagett
Spagett - 6/14/2023, 3:28 PM
@Termin8r - True.
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 6/12/2023, 1:42 PM
How’s everyone day? Before this comment section goes to hell and devolves into a Dc vs marvel thing cause apparently your choice in movies means you have to defend [frick]ery
DarkModeDan
DarkModeDan - 6/12/2023, 1:56 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - My day is going great and will continue to be great. Hope yours is going great too, despite the absolute state of comments on this intermittently obnoxious site. 😂
Origame
Origame - 6/12/2023, 2:06 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - pretty good on my end. How's your day?
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/12/2023, 2:18 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - Can't complain.
Fares
Fares - 6/12/2023, 3:35 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - Had good sleep, good food, and the weather for a June day is fantastic. Can't really ask for more than that.
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 6/12/2023, 4:25 PM
@Origame - busy busy got deadlines by Wednesday for work stressing me out
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 6/12/2023, 4:25 PM
@CorndogBurglar - always nice to hear , mail me a corn dog no ketchup
ShimmyShimmyYA
ShimmyShimmyYA - 6/12/2023, 4:26 PM
@Fares - top tier fr man
LSHF
LSHF - 6/12/2023, 4:45 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - I'm doing fine, and especially here since I block everyone that keeps stating ignorant bullshit, so my visits here are pleasant and enjoyable.
Origame
Origame - 6/12/2023, 5:26 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - I hear ya on that. I'm gonna be getting more of that when I move to Japan.
CorndogBurglar
CorndogBurglar - 6/12/2023, 7:28 PM
@ShimmyShimmyYA - While I'm not usually the person to tell one how to eat their food, I must congratulate you on knowing it's a crime against humanity to eat Corndogs with ketchup.

Plain yellow mustard is the correct, and only way. Anything other than that is a perfect example of someone falling for the temptations of the anti-christ. Beelzebub himself. The Morning Star. The Great Deceiver. (I'm talking about Satan.)
Batmangina
Batmangina - 6/12/2023, 1:42 PM
As if movie Namor didn't suck already. The whole [frick]ing MCU is snakebit.
Drace24
Drace24 - 6/12/2023, 1:44 PM
None of know the truth so let's not pretend otherwise.
Matchesz
Matchesz - 6/12/2023, 1:44 PM
Women dont offer nothing in marriage except get all of your stuff in a divorce.
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