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James Deen Scores 20 Nominations at ‘Porn Oscars’ — Despite Rape Accusations
November 29, 2016By Thea Glassman
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XBIZ and AVN awards, two of the adult film industry’s biggest award shows, doled out 20 nominations to porn star James Deen this year.
The news comes one year after a string of sexual assault and rape allegations were lodged against the actor. 13 women came forward with their stories, including former adult star Tori Lux who alleged Deen struck her multiple times across the face. Stoya, also an adult star and Deen’s ex-girlfriend, took to twitter to accuse the actor of raping her while she repeatedly said no, stop, and used her safe word.
Dean has denied all allegations, calling them “false and defamatory.”
When asked about the actor’s nominations, XBIZ president Alec Helmy told the Daily Dot that it is natural for there to be “a lot of knee-jerk reaction.”
“But the fact is, to date, he has not been charged with a crime and therefore we must do the right thing and assume innocence,” Helmy said. “And it seems many feel the same way because James Deen continues to be one of the most active performers in the business today.”