I noticed that was happening consistently.”Diego said he reported Shepperd’s behavior first to the show’s stage manager, Estey DeMerchant, who according to Diego tried unsuccessfully to monitor Shepperd’s behavior. But Diego said Shepperd confronted him and said he knew the younger actor had spoken to management about Shepperd’s behavior. Celebration, Gray said, was his second home. Soon after they got inside, Gray said, Shepperd surprised Gray by taking down Gray’s pants and performing oral sex. He and Gray went on to have consensual sex six or seven times, Shepperd said, and maintained a close friendship.

Source: Los Angeles Times May 28, 2021 12:02 UTC