Ben Affleck on His Sexual Allegations: I Apologize for It; Men Should Be Accountable

‘I certainly don’t think she’s lying or making it up’

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AFFLECK: "I think so. I think we have to, what I was accused of by a woman was of touching her breast while I gave her a hug. I don't remember it. But I absolutely apologized for it I certainly don't think she's lying or making it up. This is just the kind of thing that we have to, as men, I think, in this, as we become more aware of this, be really, really mindful of our behavior and hold ourselves accountable and say if I was ever part of the problem, I want to change. I want to be part of the solution and to not shy away from, you know, these uncomfortable or awkward or strange encounters that we might have had where we were sort of navigating and not knowing. I just did an interview where somebody asked pea a question and I kind of, you know, it was a serious question. And I kind of felt uncomfortable and didn't know what to say and laugh awkwardly it is just a tricky thing to try to handle. I think the most important thing to do is to supported the voices that are coming forward. Believe them and create a business where more women are empowered and in place so that less of this happens and so that there is a way of reporting this stuff that people can feal safe doing, you know."

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