The actor “completely and unequivocally denies” the claim, saying the accuser has tried to extort him.
Hutton has emphatically denied the allegations, claiming the accuser, Sera Johnston, is attempting to extort him.
The alleged assault “has colored every area of my life,” Johnston told BuzzFeed.
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 22: Timothy Hutton attends the 71st Emmy Awards at Microsoft Theater on September 22, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images).Credit: Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty
I never assaulted Ms. Johnston.
“Today, BuzzFeed chose to publish Ms. Johnston’s false story.
BuzzFeed knew the truth because they were provided with documented evidence.
What’s really going on here is that Ms. Johnston’s extortion attempts failed.
She then decided to follow through on her threat to go to the press with her false story.
Johnston’s current lawyer did not immediately respond to EW’s request for comment.
BuzzFeed’s report says Hutton did this after being informed the outlet was working on the story.
“BuzzFeed knew the truth before publication.
BuzzFeed News stands unequivocally by our reporting.”
The suggestion that there is any ulterior motive for rigorous journalism is nonsense.”
Sources confirmed to EW Monday that Fox hascanceled the seriesafter a single season, apparently due to low ratings.
