Aint It Cool News Founder Harry Knowles Accused of Sexual Assault

Source: Hollywood Reporter



A woman says Ain’t It Cool News founder Harry Knowles sexually assaulted her at Alamo Drafthouse events in 1999 and 2000, according to IndieWire. She says she was encouraged to brush off the situation after she brought it to the attention of the co-founders of the Drafthouse, a revivalist theater that has become the nexus of a moviegoing movement rapidly expanding to locations around the country.

“Harry Knowles groped me, opportunistically, on more than one occasion,” Jasmine Baker told IndieWire. “I cannot just stay silent. I am not interested in remaining silent.”

Baker added that Knowles "rubbed up against her buttocks and legs in a way that made her feel uncomfortable" and "put his hand under her shirt." When Baker confronted Knowles and told him he didn't have the right to touch her, she says he "just giggled about it."

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When Baker worked for Drafthouse from 2003-2007, she says that co-founders Tim and Karrie League were horrified when they found out about the incident. Baker says that they "didn't know what to do" and suggested that she "just avoid him."



Read more: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/ain-t-it-cool-news-founder-harry-knowles-accused-sexual-assault-1042570

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Not exactly shocked to hear these allegations, given the high level of misogyny at that site over the years.

The original report (multiple accusers have came forward since its publication):
http://www.indiewire.com/2017/09/harry-knowles-sexual-assault-alamo-drafthouse-1201878971/

This comes on the heels of the scandal involving his fellow Alamo Drafthouse associate Devin Faraci.
Something is rotten in Austin's film circles.
http://www.newsobserver.com/entertainment/article175131906.html