‘X-Men’ Director Bryan Singer Accused of Sexually Abusing Teenage Boy

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17. Sounds opportunistic to me

Not to minimize any sexual assault, but something smells fishy about this.

Doing the math from the news article, the victim was 17 at the time and director Singer was 33 or so. This isn't an outrageous age difference, and no rape accusations were reported at the time.

And now that California's 10-year statute of limitation on criminal prosecution has long expired, and Singer's a big, rich director, and we're within three weeks of the release of his X-men blockbuster movie, this civil suit comes out now? The timing is a bit much for me. Sounds like the victim is leveraging for a big payout. Didn't the victim have trauma three years ago, or ten years ago? Why now?

If anyone is truly suffering from being traumatized by sexual assault - then go for it with force. Rape is always a bad thing and must be dealt with...IF you're really suffering.

But, the timing of some of these suits is suspicious. It's possible that this could have been a consensual relationship between a horny 17 year old and a less-than-scrupulous adult as they both saw an opportunity to get their individual needs met (career advancement and sexual satisfaction).

If Egan isn't gay or bi-, then maybe they have a case. But, I'm suspicious.

Any sexual assault needs to be reported immediately, not 15 years after the fact after the SOL has run out.