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Star Trek and Doctor Who Actor Noel Clarke Suspended by BAFTA Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations


Star Trek: Into Darkness actor Noel Clarke has just been hit with several sexual misconduct allegations and it looks like the British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) is taking these allegations seriously. The Academy has just decided to suspend the Doctor Who star and taken back an award he has been given.

Clarke, who played the misguided Thomas Harewood in Into Darkness, has just been accused of groping, harassment and bullying by 20 women. The sexual misconduct allegations were revealed in a lengthy piece by The Guardian which includes claims that the filmmaker had secretly filmed naked auditions.

In addition to that, Clarke allegedly showed colleagues several sexually explicit photos as well as videos of women. The allegations have led BAFTA to decide on taking back the Outstanding British Contribution to Cinema trophy Clarke was given earlier in April.

Clarke has since issued a statement addressing the allegations.

"In a 20-year career, I have put inclusivity and diversity at the forefront of my work and never had a complaint made against me. If anyone who has worked with me has ever felt uncomfortable or disrespected, I sincerely apologise. I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations," he said.

Although he is best known for his role in the Star Trek film, Clarke also played Rose's boyfriend Mickey Smith in Doctor Who. He has directed several films including Adulthood, The Anomaly, and Brotherhood. His latest project was SAS: Red Notice, which premiered in the UK in March.

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