Atlanta, Georgia – A former assistant to Vin Diesel has filed a lawsuit against the actor, alleging sexual assault during the filming of “Fast Five” in 2010. Asta Jonasson claims that Diesel pinned her against a wall in a hotel suite and masturbated in front of her. The lawsuit was filed under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover Up Accountability Act, allowing certain suits outside the statute of limitations.

According to Jonasson’s lawsuit, she was brought to Diesel’s suite at the St. Regis Hotel in Atlanta, where he forced her onto his bed and tried to grope and assault her. After the incident, Diesel’s sister, Samantha Vincent, who is also the president of his company, fired Jonasson. The lawsuit alleges that Jonasson was terminated because she resisted Diesel’s sexual advances and was no longer useful to him.

The lawsuit also claims that a few days before the Diesel incident, Jonasson was propositioned by another supervisor at his company, One Race. According to the complaint, the supervisor summoned her to his hotel room, removed his shirt, and made advances towards her. Jonasson left the room, according to the complaint.

Diesel’s representatives have not yet responded to the allegations. The lawsuit contends that the defendant engaged in an attempt to cover up at least one previous sexual assault allegation in order to qualify under the 2022 California law.

The allegations against Diesel shed light on the abuse of power and sexual harassment in the entertainment industry. The lawsuit emphasizes the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their status or influence. The case underscores the need for a safe and respectful work environment for all individuals.