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Georgia Court Dismisses Vin Diesel Assault Lawsuit

11/20/2025

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A Georgia court dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Asta Jonasson, the former assistant, against Vin Diesel, the actor, ruling California law does not apply to the 2010 incident in Georgia during filming of Fast Five.
The judge said the case lacked jurisdiction.
The suit was largely dismissed due to the statute of limitations.
Jonasson’s lawyers plan to appeal, and Vin Diesel's attorney says the allegations are meritless.

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A Georgia court dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit filed by Asta Jonasson, the former assistant, against Vin Diesel, the actor, ruling California law does not apply to the 2010 incident in Georgia during filming of Fast Five.
The judge said the case lacked jurisdiction.
The suit was largely dismissed due to the statute of limitations.
Jonasson’s lawyers plan to appeal, and Vin Diesel's attorney says the allegations are meritless.