Kevin Costner
Calls for Dismissal Of “Horizon” Sexual Harassment Swimsuit …
This Is A Shake Down, Decide!!!
Revealed
Kevin Costner is demanding a choose toss a sexual harassment lawsuit filed in opposition to him by a stunt performer who claims she was compelled to take part in an unscripted and unscheduled rape scene on the set of the Western movie sequence, “Horizon.”
In accordance with new courtroom docs … Costner says Devyn LaBella was completely happy as a clam in the course of the movie shoot he directed, and she or he even despatched a textual content to a supervisor that she had a good time after the entire thing wrapped.
Per the docs … LaBella texted, “Thank you for these wonderful weeks! I so appreciate you! I learned so much and thank you again. I’m really happy it worked out the way it did too. Have a great rest of the shoot and yes talk soon!”
Costner and his solid and crew additionally filed a bunch of declarations refuting LaBella’s narrative … with Kevin’s pitbull legal professionals, Marty Singer and T. Wayne Harman, including, “There was no anger or resentment, solely enthusiasm and gratitude” on the finish of filming … so what modified?
In accordance with Costner’s declaration, every part was on the up and up so nothing ought to have modified. Here is Kevin’s model of the occasions …
On the day in query, LaBella — the stunt double for actress Ella Hunt — was capturing a scene with actor Roger Ivens in a lined wagon. The 2 had been mendacity subsequent to one another and LaBella was absolutely clothed in an ankle-length gown with bike shorts beneath. Ivens raised the hem of her gown and swung his leg over her physique, ending up on all fours above her. However that is it. There was NO nudity, rape, simulated intercourse or bodily contact between LaBella and Ivens.
Costner goes on to say whereas LaBella’s gown might have gotten bunched up at her knees, the robe was at all times beneath her waist and the pantaloons and petticoats beneath remained undisturbed.
Backside line, Kevin insists there’s was NO violent rape scene on his set. Interval!
In his declaration, Kevin additionally calls LaBella’s accusations “absolutely false” and he discovered it to be “deeply disappointing” that somebody who labored on the manufacturing would attempt to embarrass him and try to wreck his fame.
