" This is an inauspicious berth that I ca n’t excuse in any way . "
This story contains discussion of sexual assault.
You know Michael Rainey Jr. from thePowerTV franchise, as well asOrange Is the New BlackandBarbershop: the Last Cut.
Yesterday, video footage circulated online of Michael being sexually assaulted by streamer TyTy James' younger sister during a livestrem.
Now, Michael — as well as his reps,andTyTy — are speaking out about the incident.
“I am still in shock and don’t fully know how to process what happened last night,” Michaelsaidon his IG Story. “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.”
In a statement toPeople, Michael’s reps said he was “deeply saddened and shocked by the events that occurred during the TyTy James live stream this past weekend. He is still processing what happened and doesn’t entirely know how to feel about it.”
TyTy also posteda statement on social mediato “sincerely apologize to Michael and his family for what took place.” “My little sister was completely wrong and out of line,” he wrote. “What she did was very inappropriate and unacceptable. I am truly embarrassed and disgusted by her actions. I completely respect whatever direction Michael wants to go in this situation.”
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“After watching the clip, I was completely taken back by what she done,” TyTy also wrote, noting that he will take “extreme precautions” in the future and has “banned” his sister from appearing on streams in the future. “I do not condone any type of assault,” he concluded.
If you or someone you know has experienced sexual assault, you can call theNational Sexual Assault Hotlineat 1-800-656-HOPE, which routes the caller to their nearest sexual assault service provider. You can also search for your local centerhere.
