Crime & Safety

Masseur Accuses John Travolta of Sexual Assault at Beverly Hills Hotel

Representatives for Travolta claim the actor was on the East Coast during the time of the alleged incident.

A male massage therapist is suing John Travolta for $2 million, claiming the actor made sexual advances towards him during a January massage session at the .

The suit was filed last Friday and alleges assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Representatives for Travolta say that their client was shooting a movie on the East Coast at the time of the alleged incident.

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TMZ.com reports the suit claims Travolta saw the masseur's ad online and scheduled an appointment for $200 an hour:

The masseur did not know it was Travolta when the appointment was booked, but followed instructions and met up with a black Lexus SUV, which Travolta was driving.  

According to the suit, Travolta and the masseur, who says he saw Trojan condoms in the center console, drove to the Beverly Hills Hotel and went to Travolta's bungalow.

The suit claims the first hour of the massage went without incident. Then Travolta allegedly began rubbing the masseur's leg and touching his genitals. The masseur—whose name is listed as "John Doe" in the lawsuit—claims he told Travolta that he did not have sex with his clients.

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To read the TMZ.com report on the masseur's allegations, click here.

To read the TMZ.com report on the reaction from Travolta's representatives, click here.

To read the lawsuit in full, click here.

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