As powerful men continue to be toppled from their perches by reports of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault (well, except for one in the Oval and another running for Senate), one name continues to get called out in Facebook conversations, Reddit threads and 2-4-1 happy hours at your local gay dive: Bryan Singer.
The famed X-Men director is well known for hosting lavish parties attended by young men you might call “twinks.” This in and of itself isn’t exactly problematic.
But for as long as he’s been throwing parties, there have been rumors of underage boys and of misconduct. Some of the allegations go so far as rape.
And that’s the severity of a new lawsuit against Singer. He categorically denies the claim.
How about we take this to the next level?
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TMZ reports that the plaintiff in the case, Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, alleges that when he was 17 years old in 2003, he was assaulted and raped by Singer on a yacht in the Seattle area.
According to Guzman, Singer offered to give him a private tour of the ship, which was owned by tech investor Lester Waters. Once they were alone in a room, the suit says Singer forced himself onto Guzman, knocked him to the floor, pressed Guzman’s face into his crotch and made demands of oral sex.
TMZ adds:
The suit claims Singer pulled out his penis, smacked Guzman in the face with it and forced it into his mouth. Guzman claims he pleaded with Singer to stop, but he kept going … causing him to choke.
The suit goes on to allege Singer then forcibly performed oral sex on Guzman. Guzman says he again pleaded with Singer to stop, to no avail. He says Singer then forcibly anally penetrated him, all while ignoring Guzman’s pleas.
You may recall another man, Michael Egan, making similar claims against Singer and other industry power players in 2014. The allegations did not hold up in court, and the charges were ultimately dismissed.
Egan’s lawyer was Jeff Herman — the same attorney representing Guzman in this new case.
Guzman claims he suffered “emotional distress, mental anguish, and physical and mental pain.”
A rep for Singer tells TMZ, “The lawsuit was filed by the same lawyer who represented Michel Egan. Those claims were dismissed by Egan himself, and he later went to Federal prison for lying in a fraud case.”
Last month, a man came forward in a series of since-deleted Tweets describing his experience witnessing Singer’s abuse firsthand.
Earlier this week, Singer was fired from the production of Bohemian Rhapsody, a film about the rise of Queen.
fridaynightlights
Yea, no surprise – lots of pressure on abusers currently. Let’s hope the allegation is legit and holds up in court, otherwise the abusers can hide behind the premise of #metoo’ers abusing the current political climate.
I don’t have a problem with older men pursuing young ADULTS, as long as both parties are down with it. Good for them if the older male is somehow attractive to the younger man. It’s not inherently bad, and I do detect a bit of jealousy in such complaints.
Tobi
This is an obvious shakedown. I’ve yet to work out how it’s possible to force someone who still has their own teeth to perform oral sex, let alone rape them whilst leaving them with no memory of the event. Well, no recall of said event until the ‘victim’ declares bankruptcy, wipes clear all his debts, and then decides he needs a hunk of change for emotional distress!
It’s been discussed on other posts, many of us sought out older men when we were young. I certainly didn’t want a fellow twink, I wanted a Tarzan. Looneys like @oddchild1 (so aptly named for a troll, especially one trolling about paedophilia!) don’t seem to realise that in many civilised countries the age of consent is 14-15 and for most of us even if this event actually happened, it’s assault, rape, etc. and absolutely nothing to do with paedophilia.
Tobi
It’s such a shame you have no ability to comprehend what you read. Oh, and no, just for the record, I’m not a paederast either. I wanted a Tarzan at 15, not a fellow twink, and nothing’s changed. I got dragged to one of those silly Twilight movies a few years back by one of my many nieces and realised I didn’t fancy any of the pretty wolf boys who ran about shirtless, I fancied the girl’s dad!!!
frankcar1965
It’s all BS the little tramp just did not get what he wanted so he’s squealing like a pig now that he needs the cash. I bet he squealed when Brian slipped it in too back then but he wanted it. The movie role didn’t happen so this.
tham
I’m not saying anything about this or that but… Jeff Herman should not be practicing law.
I wish this guy would get any other lawyer but that crook.
Knight
Miss Singer has been sexually abusing underage boys (and settling in/our of court) since the 90s. He’s part of the “tribe” and Hollywood elite, so despite multiple accusations and arrests, he and his cadre of pedophile child agents, producers, directors and lawyers have managed to pay off the right people (including DAs and police) to keep themselves out of jail. Although there have been a VERY few prosecutions, I think the longest jail sentence was 1 year served…and these same guy STILL are working for the Disney channel and other children’s themed programs.
You can get a glimpse of it in the documentary “An Open Secret” (they even talk about Singer and name several other names). The point is, it’s another case where everyone in Hollywood knows about it, but no one ever does anything. Maybe until now? We’ll see…
Mikey
Yeah, you’re full of shit and just spouting gossipy nonsense.
Mikey
Who the hell do you think you are, accusing me of being a pederast? Disgusting troll…
Mikey
That’s the dumbest logic I’ve heard argued in a long time. Maybe if I believed Bryan had actually DONE anything he’s accused of, you’d have a point. But since I don’t, you just look like a crazy person.
frankcar1965
He was acquitted the last time and the accuser went to jail, so it seems that everybody wants a piece of the action and hate any gay men in places of power hence the lawsuits. I’m betting this one gets thrown out too when the shit hits the fan.
Mikey
False allegations. The ones by the last accuser, for example, were thrown out of court like a sack of bricks. He was a target for these allegations because of the intense homophobia in Hollywood at the time, and the fact that he was an openly gay director of huge blockbuster films.
ChrisK
@Mikey. He’s not “openly gay” btw. He has a wife or beard.
Mikey
He was openly “gay” at the time, which was my point. He didn’t hide his big parties with sexy shirtless men or his entourage of eye candy. The homophobes didn’t like someone like that being one of the most successful names in film and TV. It made him an easy target. Call a gay man a pedophile and everyone will believe it – and if he’s a millionaire you can make a lot of money.
Mikey
Bryan Singer was able to prove his accuser lied. Trump hasn’t.
Greg
That’s bull. Paying off DAs and police? yeah right.
PinkoOfTheGange
Typical “I have always known” take down with no verifiable evidence.
The video has Singer on guilt by association. and nothing else.
Knight
Interesting…I had absolutely NO idea there were so many pedophiles here. You guys are following the EXACT formula; victim-blaming, dismissing evidence, etc….can’t make this up. This is ALL documented fact, Miss Singer was involved in D.E.N back in the 90s, which was just a pedophile-churn of boys for rich investors. As I said, the movie “An Open Secret” has actually testimony of victims from that period. And if you search for the info, it’s still available online.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bryan-singer-sex-abuse-case-699828
s
Not buying it. Singer may be a creep but those thinks know exactly what they’re getting into, just another extortion attempt. Go to the police after it happened. Otherwise, it didn’t.
Mikey
There is no victim here other than Bryan. No 17 year old guy gets viciously raped and has no memory of it until two decades later. BULLSHIT on THAT.
Mikey
1) I’m not a chicken hawk, so screw you.
2) The “victim” is lying, just like the last one. 17 year old guys don’t get viciously raped and lose their memory about it for two decades. If you believe that’s even remotely possible, I have some magic beans I’d like to sell you.
Mikey
On the contrary, going around calling people you don’t know pedophiles suggests YOU have a problem and are in denial about being a pederast yourself. Sure as hell wouldn’t want to go anywhere near YOUR hard drive. It’s always the self-righteous ones.
Mikey
Again you’re making yourself look like a humongous idiot. I’m a gay feminist liberal Atheist who believes in equality for all. Keep making assumptions and digging your whole deeper, troll.
ChrisK
It’s funny how some here are going the exact same thing as the right wing is doing for Roy Moore. As long as he’s one of ours will turn a blind eye.
ChrisK
@s. I’m kind of on the fence here. Did Singer have sex with him when he was 17. Hell yes he did. We all know that’s his thing. Did singer try to force him? I can’t say on that.
This is the result of grown ass man living like Peter Pan with a bunch of kids. This is what you get.
Mikey
I don’t turn a blind eye when it’s one of ours. Kevin Spacey is guilty as shit. Bryan Singer is not. I’ve seen An Open Secret and I’ve done my research on the accusations about Bryan and there’s just nothing there. There is absolutely nothing that suggests Bryan has ever done anything inappropriate with a minor, or that he’s even remotely interested in them.
DCguy
Hey Singer,
If you’re going to send a P.R. troll in here to try to put up a lot of replies that are favorable to you, try switching the screenames and not just having “Mikey” post 100 times.
Just a hint
Mikey
Smells like bullshit to me.
Mikey
Accusing people you know literally nothing about of being pedophiles is absurd and shows your lack of maturity. Go troll somewhere else.
Mikey
Bryan Singer didn’t do what he’s accused of. Period. You can call me names all you want, you aren’t going to bully me into silence.
frankcar1965
Obviously a troll Mikey. Ignore it.
Mikey
Someone else take over please, I’m bored beating down this troll.
ChrisK
@Mikey. Stop being so willfully obtuse. Any search on Bryan Singer and it’s page after page of stories of him coercing young teens into sex.
There’s even a documentary called an open secret which was made recently about Singers love of kids.
https://theswamp.media/if-you-re-outraged-at-harvey-weinstein-you-should-be-furious-about-bryan-singer
Mikey
An Open Secret said nothing about Bryan Singer doing anything. I’d suggest you watch it again. He was as connected to the actual predators involved as Sean William Scott was. Being a coworker with a predator does not make you a predator.
Mikey
Please share YOUR evidence that isn’t based on gossip.
Knight
Mikey (aka pedo-defender at large), yes, “An Open Secret” did go into detail about how Singer was an investor in D.E.N. and several of the victims DETAILED what they saw him doing at the parties with kids. You must have tuned out that part as you were downloading kiddie-porn.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/bryan-singer-sex-abuse-case-699828
frankcar1965
You assume he is guilty, he was found not guilty the last time and the accuser went to prison for lying. Methinks you are a hater.
mhoffman953
@frankcar1965
Just because someone was found “not guilty”, doesn’t mean they were not guilty. It could mean there was a technicality or not able to prove beyond a reasonable doubt, For instance, OJ Simpson and Bill Cosby were found not guilty, doesn’t mean they didn’t do it.
Have a look through Singer’s Instagram and look at all of his very young friends that he takes on trips without his wife. Watch the documentary An Open Secret to learn about the pedo behavior of Bryan Singer
See: https://i.imgur.com/tCb1bsH.jpg
@oddchild1
Many Jews consider themselves a genetic race, such as Ashkenazi Jews. That doesn’t mean if you convert into Judaism that you become a new race. Those are 2 different concepts
SiamSam
“As powerful men continue to be toppled from their perches by reports of sexual harassment, misconduct and assault (well, except for one in the Oval)”
Bill Clinton hasn’t been President for 16 years. Try to keep up, Queerty.
Mikey
16…isn’t that the number of women who are accusing Trump?
Knight
Sam LOL!!! Touche’…
Mikey
You don’t know anything about what he is, you don’t know him.
Notright
Sorry I’m not buying it. Brother man is just looking for a pay day. The sad thing is nowadays in our society a mere accusation is enough to bring down a man’s career. That’s why this guy waited until now hoping he’ll get a quick settlement.
If you are looking to meet guys though you can try http://www.meetfilipinos.today
Rex Huskey
please….. reads like a script from a hundred gay porn films….give me a break!!
Notright
Exactly what I’m thinking
Mikey
Gossip is not evidence.
Donston
The majority of comments here are… expected.
Ultimately, no one knows what happened in this scenario, but the details are indeed sketchy. Singer is of course known to like them very young, has been accused by actual Hollywood people and people with established careers and reputations of both going after underage males and being aggressive or overly handsy with non-complying males. He has also been rumored to have paid off a few individuals in the past. So, even if the accuser isn’t being 100 it’s hard to feel bad for Singer unless you are similar to him.
Rex Huskey
“is known to”…. “actual Hollywood people”… “also been rumored to” …”So, even if the accuser isn’t being 100 it’s hard to feel bad for Singer unless you are similar to him.” I feel sorry for you!
Donston
I don’t need pity from you and your multiple handles. I got common sense, the ability to remove bias when looking at a situation and thankfully an orientation that isn’t dominated by teens and/or paraphilias. That’s plenty to be thankful for.
Greg
If the accuser isn’t being 100? 100 what? Who’s feeling bad for Singer?
Donston
100% honest. And there have been many here feeling sorry for Singer.
PinkoOfTheGange
Who claims this?
And where do they make such claims?
Captain Obvious
Dear God you don’t need to be a super sleuth to guru out the casting couch is true with this man. The cast of X-men should be 30 somethings, 20 somethings, and one teenage girl. Any fan knows that. He bent over backwards to destroy X-men just to cast his roster of boys and as soon as they hit 20-21 they’re out… Killed off or just written out.
Hollywood has been doing this crap from the beginning but Singer is very obvious about it and it’s all very creepy. Honestly glad people are finally talking about rape but I wish they stop making it seem like it’s only men. Women do this too and it’s not always positions of power. Singer will probably skate again but at least it’s getting harder for him to fly away. I honestly blame the “fans” of his movies who turn a blind eye when his movies come out. He was removed from the credits once due to underage rape allegations choking a boy by a fountain while raping him.
Greg
What are you going on about?
frankcar1965
There it goes again, “allegations” and as far as I know he has never been convicted, someone let me know if he has, something real not “allegations” and not Queerty or People Magazine.
jmgedrick
17 isn’t underage in Seattle, the age of consent in Washington is 16.
Knight
Captain exactly. Not going into it, but we probably know a couple of the same people here, and yeah…I believe their stories. Bryan is part of “hollywood royalty” and part of the j-tribe, which essentially gets a “victim” pass to do anything they want (“But….what about the Holocaust!!?? I still have PTSD from learning what my people went through!”).
Greg
If it was only Bryan Singer and Cesar Sanchez-Guzman, if Cesar wasn’t interested in being with Bryan, why did he go with him alone for the private tour of the yacht? If Singer knocked Cesar to the floor and forced his penis into his mouth, doesn’t Cesar know what teeth can do? Or did he automatically go into “suck mode” once the penis was inserted? Doesn’t Cesar have fists? When Singer was trying to suck him off, use your fists to his face. Even when he was being anally penetrated, couldn’t he kick or use his fists? It was only Bryan Singer and his attention was trying to get his dick in that hole. I don’t understand these guys who don’t know how to fight back or tell the person to “&uck off” if they try something like that.
Donston
Everyone reacts differently when being assaulted. Some instinctively fight back. Some experience shock and eventual numbness. Also, most men who have come forward about being assaulted or raped have said that they indeed “fought back”, but that doesn’t equate to you not being successfully raped, and it’s an assault even if you manage to get out of it.
I don’t know if the accuser is being completely forthright, but your victim blaming is pathetic and dangerous.
Mikey
We aren’t talking about a young child, someone mentally impaired, or someone who was drugged. A lucid 17 year old guy who gets physically assaulted and viciously raped doesn’t lose their memory of said incident. Not for almost 15 years. It’s ludicrous to believe someone would have no memory of such an attack and then suddenly recall it. Are you telling me an hour after this allegedly happened this man was suffering from trauma induced amnesia and had no idea what happened and just went on with his life? Buuuuuullshit.
DuMaurier
Not going to comment on the truth of these allegations; I’ll just point out–and this interests more than ‘outrages’ me–that we’re using entirely different standards for judging an alleged incident between two guys than anyone is using to judge the allegations against Weinstein (some of which are remarkably similar to this story) Maybe it’s right, maybe it’s wrong, but we’re (okay, not all of us) analyzing and imposing expectations of this then-17 year-old we didn’t apply to, say, Asia Argento.
Paco
It’s not normal for innocent people to have repeated accusations of misconduct made against them by different people or to perpetually be the subject of rumors of such bad behavior.
Where there’s smoke…
Crystix
SHUSH YOU!! They’re all after his MONEY and FAME! ALL OF THEM! Those victims deserved to be raped if they went to one of his parties! They KNEW THE RUMORS! Now bring me my xmen and queen so I can forget about all the horrible FAKE NEWS.
Knight
I agree with you 100% here.
KaiserVonScheiss
Did Queerty just delete a whole bunch of comments? I’m pretty sure the number was up to 77 at one point.
ChrisK
They did. Anyone that accused Singer of being a pediphile.
Mikey
They deleted a ton of posts of a troll who kept calling other commenters pedophiles.
mhoffman953
@Kaiser
Yeah, that whole comment chain which mentioned An Open Secret movie and that Jews consider themselves their own race were deleted
ChrisK
Ha. Juanto was making the jew = race argument so I guess they didn’t care for that. I’m not sure I agree but I sure don’t see the reason for censoring it.
Crystix
I just came here to blame the victims and pretend these men are “good people” because my entertainment is worth more than actually holding people responsible.
PinkoOfTheGange
Gee I came here to get annoyed by self riotous internet lynch mobsters trade in rumor mongering .
Looks like we both got what we were looking for.
Knight
LOL!!!! Crystix has game ; )
nitejonboy
If I were Guzman and Singer forced his dick into my mouth I’d have bitten it off. I don’t play!!
jmgedrick
Your headline is inaccurate. 17 isn’t underage in Seattle, the age of consent in Washington is 16.
seaguy
I live in Seattle and have attended parties hosted by Lester Waters the host of the yacht party and they were always well populated with Twinks but I never witnessed any sexual assaults just the usual drunken flirtations that usually occur at a big house party with lots of liquor.
seaguy
I found it kind of creepy how the accusors attorney was looking at him during this interview http://www.king5.com/article/news/local/seattle/seattle-man-describes-night-bryan-singer-allegedly-raped-him/281-498105964 It seems like he was coaching the guy.
DCguy
Quote from Noah Galvin during the time he was staring on the “Real O’Neils”
“”Yeah. Bryan Singer likes to invite little boys over to his pool and diddle them in the f***ing dark of night. “”