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EXCLUSIVE: Female Film Editor Defends Casey Affleck Against Sexual Harassment Claims


Posted on Aug 04, 2010 @ 11:40AM - Add a comment

As Casey Affleck battles two sexual harassment lawsuits from his work on the upcoming Joaquin Phoenix documentary I'm Still Here, another female crewmember on the project came forward in the actor's defense on Wednesday. In an exclusive statement to RadarOnline.com, Peggy Eghbalian lends her support to the actor-director, praising his work and calling her time on the film  "a great experience."

As Casey Affleck battles two sexual harassment lawsuits from his work on the upcoming Joaquin Phoenix documentary I'm Still Here, another female crewmember on the project came forward in the actor's defense on Wednesday. In an exclusive statement to RadarOnline.com, Peggy Eghbalian lends her support to the actor-director, praising his work and calling her time on the film  "a great experience."

“I have never witnessed him do or say anything derogatory toward women, and nobody working on the film ever indicated to me any form of lack of respect, especially sexual harassment, that may concern him,” said Eghbalian,  who has worked on high-profile projects before including New York, I Love You and Along Came Polly.

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