GAME of Thrones actor Joseph Gatt was arrested last week for allegedly having sexually explicit correspondences with a minor online. He was taken in on April 6 in Los Angeles after cops showed up at his home with a search warrant. LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force started looking into Joseph after receiving a tip […]
GAME of Thrones actor Joseph Gatt was arrested last week for allegedly having sexually explicit correspondences with a minor online.
He was taken in on April 6 in Los Angeles after cops showed up at his home with a search warrant.
LAPD’s Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force started looking into Joseph after receiving a tip about his alleged online activities.
Joseph denied the allegations in a social media post on Thursday.
According to KTLA, police found the 50-year-old also had an outstanding felony warrant for a similar offense involving a minor.
After being arrested, Joseph was released later the same day on a $5,000 bail, TMZ reports.
Detectives are now searching for any other possible victims who the actor may have been in contact with.
Joseph shared a statement about his currently legal troubles on social media on Wednesday after the news of his arrest was revealed to the public.
He claimed: “I obviously want to address the absolutely horrifying and completely untrue allegations recently leveled against me.
“They are 100% categorically wrong and reckless.
“I have confirmed errors and misleading information in today’s press release.
“I am fully cooperating with police and LAPD to get to the bottom of this.”
The actor continued in his claims: “I look forward to clearing my good name.
“Thank you to all of my friends and supporters who know that this is untrue and understand for legal reasons I cannot comment further on social media.”
Joseph’s girlfriend, actress and fitness ambassador Mercy Malick , who he’s been dating since 2009, reshared his statement.
Along with it, she wrote: “So much love to everyone who have already reached out in support of Joe & myself.”
She went on to claim: “Those who know us obviously know that the allegations against him are beyond insane.
“Here is his statement in case you haven’t seen it.”
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Aside from portraying Thenn Warg on Game of Thrones, Joseph also appeared on shows like Banshee (as The Albino), Teen Wolf (as The Mute), and The 100 (as Tristan).
He’s also been in various movies over the last couple of decades, including Thor, Star Trek Into Darkness, and Dumbo.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
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