Famed magician David Copperfield was recently accused of sexual misconduct and inappropriate behavior by 16 different women, Radar reports.
In a shocking development to come roughly six years after Copperfield, 67, faced similar allegations, the magician and entertainer faced fresh accusations this week.
David Copperfield, 67, faced similar allegations in 2018.
According to an investigation launched by the Guardian, the 16 purported incidents occurred as early as the 1980s and as recently as 2014.
Also concerning was the revelation that at least half of Copperfield’s accusers claimed that they were younger than 18 when the alleged incidents unfolded. Some of Copperfield’s accusers claimed that they were just 15 at the time of the alleged misconduct.
Copperfield was accused of “drugg[ing] three women before he had sexual relations with them, which they felt they were unable to consent to.”
Four additional accusers alleged that they were groped or were made to touch the renowned illusionist “in a sexual way during live performances on stage.”
According to an investigation launched by the Guardian, the 16 alleged incidents occurred as early as 1988 and as recently as 2014.
“I would never just say this to somebody if I didn’t truly, honest to God believe that I was drugged at that time,” one alleged victim told the Guardian during their investigation.
Another accuser alleged that Copperfield “squeezed her breast” after calling her on stage during a performance at the MGM Grand in January 2014.
Although that accuser reported the purported incident to MGM and the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, law enforcement ultimately closed the case because of “insufficient evidence.”
A rep for Copperfield has since denied the latest allegations against the magician in a lengthy statement released on Wednesday morning.
A rep for Copperfield has since denied the latest allegations against the magician.