Kevin Clash the beloved voice of Elmo is now facing yet another accuser. You guys know I have been following this story pretty closely. This will make the fourth accuser to come forward regarding inappropriate sexual acts with underage boys. We have not seen this much bad boy action since Michael Jackson.
He will be represented by Jeff Herman, the attorney for Clash’s second and third accusers, Cecil Singleton, 24, and a 29-year-old man so far known only as John Doe.
The fourth accuser's story is still being verified by Mr. Herman but he shared that ‘It is very similar and so far nothing has fallen by the wayside in vetting it’.
I initially hoped this was just one young piece of trade trying to stunt Clash but it looks like the evidence is mountaing against the man behind Elmo. This does not bode well for the larger LGBT community as it only feeds into the stereotype of gay men being sexual predators.
Elmo might have to go into the witness protection program or change his Sesame Street address at least until this all blows over.
Clash has seemingly been leading a double life with one hand on Elmo and the other on a harem of boys and young trade.
If one more person comes forward they can start a basketball team!
This type of thing is unfortunate in any circumstance, but you are correct that it doesn't get the same press if it's a heterosexual preditor. Like that never happens, when in fact, it happens more if only by virtue of the fact that it's a larger demographic.
Posted by: MKChester | 11/30/2012 at 03:49 PM
I hate to hear this. I really hope it is just a series of people trying to come up and he really wasn't 'that guy'. But when it does start to be more and more, it gets harder to deny and deny. Shame. And unfortunately public opinion can ruin you more than an actual verdict. If it is or is not true he's already lost everything he's worked for and will never be able to get it back.
Posted by: Lea | 11/30/2012 at 03:57 PM
Lea you are so correct. Even if these guys are just a bunch of young trade trying to cash in the damage unfortunately is already done.
Posted by: Professor Locs | 11/30/2012 at 04:21 PM
Marty you are correct there is a double standard when it comes to sexuality with both the predator and victim in cases like this one.
Posted by: Professor Locs | 11/30/2012 at 04:23 PM