Power actor Michael Rainey Jr. has finally issued a statement after a viral video showed him being sexually assaulted during a live stream.
In his statement, the power star condemned the act, saying that he was still in shock and didn't know how to process what happened to him adding that he was not taking the situation lightly because he would have been in serious trouble if the roles were revered.
“At this point, everyone has seen the video circulating online,” Rainey, 23, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Monday, June 10. “I am still in shock and don’t fully know how to process what happened last night. This is an unfortunate situation that I do not condone in any way. I can’t take it lightly because I know I would be in serious trouble if the roles were reversed.”
“The fact is, sexual assault is never okay, regardless of gender or status,” Rainey continued in his statement. “We’re all human and we should respect each other. Most importantly, we should always respect ourselves.” he added
In the now-viral clip seen by Waza news, the June 9 episode of “The Tylil Show,” the actor can be seen making an uncomfortable facial expression when approached and seemingly inappropriately touched by the host's sister.
Hours before Rainey spoke out, Tylil James, the show's host, apologized for the "unacceptable" event and claimed that a family member was to blame.
“After the actions that occurred during my stream last night, I would like to sincerely apologize to Michael and his family for what took place,” James, 24, wrote via his Instagram Stories on Monday. “My little sister was completely wrong and out of line. What she did was very inappropriate and unacceptable. I am truly embarrassed and disgusted by her actions.”
