David Blaine is under investigation by London police after a model accused the famous magician of raping her in 2004, according to a report from The Daily Beast. Natasha Prince told the news outlet in an exclusive interview published Thursday that Blaine, 44, raped her at a private U.K. residence months after her 21st birthday. The accusations against Blaine come at a time when allegations of sexual abuse in the entertainment and media industry are coming to light. Explosive investigative reports published earlier this month revealed decades of sexual harassment, abuse and rape allegations made against film mogul Harvey Weinstein. Spurred by the news, other women in the industry and a prominent social media campaign have documented rampant sexual abuse and harassment by men in general.

Source: Huffington Post October 19, 2017 23:37 UTC