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Michael Rainey Jr.is processing after being inappropriately touched without his consent on a livestream.
Rainey reacts with an uncomfortable expression and looks around the room before the woman leaves the frame.
The actor left the stream shortly after the incident.
Michael Rainey Jr. at the “Power Book II: Ghost” season 4 premiere in NYC on June 6.Credit:Steven Ferdman/Getty
Rainey released a statement about the situation via an Instagram story.
“At this point, everyone has seen the video circulating online, he said.
I am still in shock and dont know how to fully process what happened last night.
This is an unfortunate situation that I can’t condone in any way.
I cant take it lightly because I know I would be in serious trouble if the roles were reversed.
The fact is, sexual assault is never okay, regardless of gender or status, the actor continued.
We’re all human, and we should respect each other.
Most importantly, we should always respect ourselves.
My little sister was completely wrong and out of line, he said.
What she did was very inappropriate and unacceptable.
I am truly embarrassed and disgusted by her actions.
The streamer said he supports however James opts to respond to the incident.
I completely respect whatever direction Michael wants to go in this situation, he said.
I do not condone any punch in of assault.
