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Christie Whelan Browne slams trolls over rape threats
The Wrong Girl's Christie Whelan Browne has clapped back at Twitter trolls, who threatened to rape and spit on her after she went public with claims that Craig McLachlan sexually assaulted her.
Christie, 35, spoke out against the Logie-winning actor along with Home and Away star Erika Heynatz and Angela Scundi, accusing him of various instances of sexual misconduct whilst working on the cult musical The Rocky Horror Show in 2014, something McLachlan has fervently denied.
The award winning theatre star — who claims McLachlan pulled up her underwear and kissed her buttocks whilst only she was visible on stage — took to Twitter to defend herself against the trolls accusing her of making up the story for money.
To those claiming that I did this for money:
A) There are no paid interviews.
B) I have paid my own legal fees
C) I risked never being hired again.
I just don’t understand where you think I’m getting any money?— Christie Whelan (@Christie_Whelan) January 8, 2018
The people who have tweeted me to say they hope I get raped, hope I never work again &that they wish to spit in my face are incredibly hard to ignore. But the amount of love is drowning them out. So I thank you. Rising above is hard, but I’m trying.
— Christie Whelan (@Christie_Whelan) January 10, 2018
After her emotional clap-back, the Australian actress was shown heaps of support from fellow stars in the industry, including Love Child's Harriet Dyer.
Stay strong beautiful lady. You are tower of strength and bravery. Sending you so much love 💜💜💜
— Jessica Tovey (@jessieliz) January 10, 2018
They said that when I FB’d about my experience with Don Burke. Simply ignorant to how the system works. Don’t let it get to you sweetie 🦋
— Tottie Goldsmith (@TottieGoldsmith) January 9, 2018
Let me at em.
— Harriet Dyer (@harriet_dyer) January 10, 2018
For the record: I've known Craig McLachlan for over 18 years.
For the record: I've never met Christie Whelan-Browne.
For the record: I stand with Christie Whelan-Browne. @Christie_Whelanover— Lachy Hulme (@LachyHulme) January 10, 2018
Since the initial story broke, more have come forward with stories.
Fresh claims come from a runner on a TV drama, who said McLachlan made lewd remarks about her breasts while she was driving him to the airport in 2008.
A tanning salon worker also came forward and said Craig kissed her without her permission in 2004.
The producers of the Rocky Horror Show have apologised for their handling of sexual misconduct claims against star Craig McLachlan, after more cast members have come forward with claims about bullying and intimidation.
The Aussie actor denies all allegations of sexual assault.
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