Man accusing “X-Men” director of sex abuse

Michael Egan, 31, who was trying to become an actor, said that the television producers Garth Ansier and David Newman and the chairman of an entertainment company, Gary Gomparnt, had sexually abused him.

A representative for Goddard told Reuters that Goddard was out of the country currently and that he will “review the complaint and respond appropriately. Based on what we understand the allegations to be, the complaint is without merit”.

In a news conference on Monday, Egan was accompanied by his mother Bonnie Mound and attorney Jeff Herman. He told reporters that he had faced backlash since last week when he filed his lawsuit against Singer.

"Going through this and being attacked, you see why victims don't come forward. It doesn't make it a very pleasant thing to stand up to", Egan said. He did urge other victims to come forward, saying, "We have people that can protect us now".

In the lawsuits against each individual, Egan alleged that he was induced or coerced into sexual activity at "infamous and degenerate parties" hosted by former entertainment business executive Marc Collins-Rector, a registered sex offender.

Egan also alleged that the sexual abuse continued on trips to Hawaii, where he said he was inappropriately touched and made to consume alcohol and drugs, and forced into sexual activities.