“No crime was committed”: Armie Hammer Breaks Silence After Truth Behind Sexual Assault Allegations Comes Out
For some people, controversy is their second name. Similar is the case with The Call Me By Your Name actor Armie Hammer. He made headlines around the world and all because of the wrong reasons. The actor’s career took a back seat after he was accused of sexual assault charges in 2017. The Rebecca actor’s physically abusive behavior and rape charges by a woman with whom he had been in an on-and-off relationship for almost four years took a toll on his personal and professional life.
Armie Hammer’s case came into light during the #meetoo era with one of the most shocking allegations against him that went on to label the actor as 100% cannibal. He is one of those actors in Hollywood who have been infamous for their extremely lavish and intense lifestyle. The Social Network actor had admitted in an interview how he used his popularity to attract young women.
Armie Hammer Opens Up On The S*xual Assault Allegations
Actor Armie Hammer has been silent on the allegations made against him for a very long time. During an interview with James Kirchik from Air Mail. The actor broke his silence on the sexual assault allegations against him. Armie Hammer confessed what exactly had happened. He mentioned-
“I would have these younger women in their mid-20s, and I’m in my 30s. I was a successful actor at the time. They could have been happy to just be with me and would have said yes to things that maybe they wouldn’t have said yes to on their own.”
Recently the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office made a public statement, informing that it has dropped all the charges against the Death On The Nile actor due to insufficient evidence after a thorough review. The statement released explained-
“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them. In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime.”
While the s**ual allegations against Armie Hammer have been removed, the actor expressed his gratitude to the entire legal team through a public statement that mentioned-
“I am very grateful to the District Attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and coming to the conclusion that I have stood by this entire time, that no crime was committed”, He said. “I look forward to beginning what will be a long, difficult process of putting my life back together now that my name is cleared”.
Armie Hammer even stated that his irresponsible behavior and careless attitude brought him into this position where he had to hide his face from the entire world and reside in the Caribbeans.
Robert Downey Jr Helped Armie Hammer During The S**ual Assault Crisis
It is very rare to find someone of a superstar’s stature to support an actor publicly in the middle of a legal mess. Robert Downey Jr. supported Armie Hammer during the worst days of his life. According to a source close to the Academy Award-nominated actor was financially supported by the Marvel star for his Florida rehabilitation facility.
According to Armie Hammer’s friend during an interview with Vanity Fair, Armie Hammer’s unresolved trauma from his past has taken over his mental health. The actor’s friend said-
“Everyone looks at Armie thinking that he’s had some sort of privileged life—and that must mean there were no problems in his youth and everything was peachy keen. But that’s not necessarily the way things go. Just because you come from an upbringing where financial resources are plentiful doesn’t mean life isn’t without problems.”
As Armie Hammer dropped out from multiple Hollywood projects, he was not in a condition to financially provide for his own expenses. Robert Downey Jr provided him with the much-needed financial assistance that was required for his sustenance. During an interview with the Air Mail, the actor spoke about how he would never want to erase these dark years from his life, Armie Hammer said-
“I’m now grateful for everything that’s happened to me, because, as it says in the ‘Twelve and Twelve’, pain is the touchstone of spiritual progress. I’m now a healthier, happier, more balanced person.”
As the s**ual assault charges have been removed from Armie Hammer’s name, the Crisis actor is looking forward to living a happy, healthy, and peaceful life.
Source: Marca
