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Paul Schrader Faces Sexual Harassment Allegations from Assistant

4/5/2025

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Renowned screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for “Taxi Driver,” is embroiled in serious allegations of sexual harassment from his former assistant, Jane Doe. She accuses him of assaulting her at the Cannes Film Festival and exposing himself in his hotel room. Schrader's lawyer vehemently denies the claims, asserting that no settlement was signed and labeling the allegations as misleading.

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Renowned screenwriter Paul Schrader, known for “Taxi Driver,” is embroiled in serious allegations of sexual harassment from his former assistant, Jane Doe. She accuses him of assaulting her at the Cannes Film Festival and exposing himself in his hotel room. Schrader's lawyer vehemently denies the claims, asserting that no settlement was signed and labeling the allegations as misleading.