Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu was arrested Monday on suspicion of rape in a high-profile case that followed an accusation the singer had sex with a 17-year-old while she was drunk and lured young women into sexual relationships. Wu, 30, earlier denied the accusation by a teenager that he had sex with her while she was drunk. Wu, known in Chinese as Wu Yifan, denied having sex with partners under 14. Front Burner 18:35 Kris Wu and China’s #MeToo moment Chinese-Canadian pop superstar Kris Wu is caught in a #MeToo firestorm over allegations of predatory sexual behaviour with an underage girl now sweeping Chinese media. A day after that interview appeared, at least 10 brands, including Porsche and Louis Vuitton, broke off endorsement and other deals with Wu.

Source: CBC News August 16, 2021 13:52 UTC