Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct when they were teenagers, in allegations reported by a BBC documentary. In total, 10 women say he mistreated them as teenagers.
Key facts
- Four women accuse Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, according to a BBC documentary.
- The accusers say the alleged incidents took place when they were teenagers.
- In total, 10 women say Leto mistreated them as teenagers.
- The alleged incidents are reported to have taken place between 2002 and 2016.
- Leto, now 54, was in his 30s and 40s during the alleged incidents, according to the reporting.
The actor and musician Jared Leto has been accused of criminal sexual conduct by four women in a BBC documentary, with the alleged offences said to have taken place when the women were teenagers.
According to the BBC, Leto faces allegations from 10 women in total, all of whom say he mistreated them when they were teenagers.
The Guardian, reporting on the same BBC documentary, said the incidents are alleged to have taken place between 2002 and 2016. During that period, according to the reporting, Leto was in his 30s and 40s. He is now 54.
The allegations were brought to public attention through the BBC documentary, which detailed accounts from the women involved.
The sources available do not include any response or comment from Leto or his representatives, nor details of any legal proceedings connected to the allegations.
Why it matters
The allegations concern a prominent figure in film and music and involve accounts spanning more than a decade. Reporting of this kind draws attention to how accusations of misconduct against public figures are investigated and made public.
Frequently asked questions
How many women have accused Jared Leto?
According to the BBC, four women accuse Leto of criminal sexual conduct, and 10 women in total say he mistreated them as teenagers.
When are the alleged incidents said to have taken place?
The Guardian, reporting on the BBC documentary, said the incidents are alleged to have taken place between 2002 and 2016, when Leto was in his 30s and 40s.
Where were the allegations reported?
The allegations were reported in a BBC documentary, and covered by outlets including the BBC and The Guardian.