Jared Leto Denies Sexual Assault Allegations as 'Categorically False'

Actor and musician Jared Leto has vehemently denied the sexual assault allegations made against him by several women. In a statement to TMZ, the 54-year-old Oscar winner called the claims 'absolutely and categorically false,' insisting he has never sexually assaulted anyone in his life.

As previously reported, four women have accused Leto of sexual assault or threats of sexual assault when they were teenagers. One woman claims Leto assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17, while another says he threatened to assault her at age 19.

A third woman alleges she had sex with Leto in California when she was 17, and he dismissed her mention of the state's age of consent being 18. The fourth woman accuses Leto of grooming her with sexually explicit phone calls when she was 16, later sending her a non-disclosure agreement she refused to sign.

In addition, six other women shared similar experiences with Jared Leto in the BBC documentary 'Jared Leto: Hollywood's Dark Secret.' The alleged incidents reportedly occurred between 2002 and 2016, when Leto was in his 30s and 40s.

Leto, now 54, maintains his innocence, stating the accusations are false. It remains unclear whether legal action will follow from either side.

The allegations against Jared Leto have reignited discussions about sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry and how celebrities respond to such claims. Fans and critics await further statements from the accusers and potential legal developments.