Cezmi Baskın Disclosure Rejection – Claim Explained

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Context: A wave of sexual harassment ⁢and assault allegations is sweeping through the Turkish culture and arts scene, starting with accusations against male photographers and⁣ expanding to include art critics and media figures.

Allegation: Filmmaker Fazilet onat accused actor Cezmi Baskın of sexual⁢ harassment. She claims that during the Ankara premiere of his film “Bizum Hoca,” Baskın harassed her in an elevator and continued to harass her by calling her all night.

Baskın’s Response: Cezmi baskın denies the allegations. He states that he does not recognize ‍Fazilet Onat and that such an event never occurred. He claims that Onat was hired to support the film’s press work but was fired after the Trabzon premiere due to excessive alcohol⁢ consumption and therefore did not attend the Ankara premiere. He emphasizes that his colleagues can attest to his character and that the accusation has caused him great distress. He intends to pursue legal action.