Allegations of Assault and Inappropriate Behavior

One of the women alleges that the Oscar-winning actor assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17. Another claims that he threatened her with sexual assault when she was 19 after finding herself unexpectedly alone with him in a hotel room.

A third woman alleges she had sex with Leto in California when she was 17, which would be classified as statutory rape. She claims the actor “shrugged off” a conversation about the age of consent being 18 in the state. A fourth woman alleges that Leto made repeated sexually explicit phone calls to her when she was 16 and on at least one occasion suggested they should have sex.

Non-Disclosure Agreements and Refusal to Respond

This fourth woman also claims she was sent a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) to prevent her from talking about her relationship with Leto, which the BBC said it had seen. The woman refused to sign the NDA. The BBC said it had made repeated attempts to contact Leto but had not received a response from him until hours after the documentary was released.

Hours after the BBC documentary was released, a spokesperson for Leto issued a statement on his behalf, saying: “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”

Documentary Features 10 Women’s Accounts

The documentary, titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” was released on Wednesday and features a total of 10 women alleging that the actor and musician behaved in a sexually inappropriate way towards them. Nine of them shared their stories publicly for the first time, according to the BBC.

The broadcaster said it had corroborated “a number of the women’s accounts with friends and family who were told about the encounters with Leto at the time.” In some cases, it said it had also seen pictures and messages that “support the women’s accounts.”

They allege that he would sometimes invite teenage girls backstage to his dressing room or to the house where he was recording. The documentary also features two accounts from individuals who worked with Leto’s band, Thirty Seconds to Mars, who say staff felt uncomfortable about his conduct.

Leto has been a prominent actor since the 1990s, with early major film roles in “Fight Club,” “The Thin Red Line,” and “Girl, Interrupted.” He won an Oscar for his role in “Dallas Buyers Club” and has also appeared in hit films such as “Suicide Squad,” “Blade Runner 2049,” and, most recently, “Masters of the Universe.”

Thirty Seconds to Mars were formed in 1998 and are known for tracks such as “The Kill,” “Kings and Queens,” and “This Is War.” The group is now touring Europe and is set to perform in London and Manchester next year.

Last year, the American DJ Allie Teilz alleged on social media that Leto assaulted her when she was 17. In a separate report in Air Mail, nine women accused Leto of engaging in inappropriate behavior over the years. He denied the allegations.

Support for anyone affected by rape or sexual abuse issues is available from the following organisations. In the UK, Rape Crisis offers support on 0808 500 2222 in England and Wales, 0808 801 0302 in Scotland, or 0800 0246 991 in Northern Ireland. In the US, Rainn offers support on 800-656-4673. In Australia, support is available at 1800Respect (1800 737 732). Other international helplines can be found at ibiblio.org/rcip/internl.html.