Tenoch Huerta Responds To María Elena Ríos’ Sexual Assault Claims

Tenoch Huerta responds to a sexual assault allegation made by well-known Mexican saxophonist and activist, María Elena Ríos, calling the claims “false and completely unsubstantiated.”

On his Instagram story, the ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever‘ star issued a statement regarding the sexual assault allegation made against him by María Elena Ríos.

Tenoch Huerta Full Statement on María Elena Ríos

“A false and completely unsubstantiated accusation about me has spread like wildfire – and I cannot let it go unchallenged any longer.

About a year ago, I dated Elena for several months. It was entirely consensual at all times, as countless others can attest. And throughout it was a loving, warm and mutually supportive relationship. After it ended, however, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends.

As a result, a few months ago, I engaged a legal team to commence the appropriate actions to protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause great prejudice and damage.

Although I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue. And while I will always work to improve myself, I need to contest claims that are both false and offensive.

I am deeply grateful to my family and the people who have supported me and greatly appreciate everyone who is willing to look at the facts and reflect before rushing to an untrue and unjust conclusion.”

-Tenoch Huerta

María Elena Ríos revealed on Twitter yesterday that it was “very difficult to talk about the emotional abuse and abuse of power of a sexual predator who is loved in the world for playing a character in a movie like Tenoch Huerta.” “Charming in appearance, the great hallmark of a narcissist + a good helping of victimization,” Ríos added.

Marvel has yet to confirm when Huerta’s Namor will return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe following his debut in “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.”