Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged assaults.
The FKA twigs sat with Gayle King on top CBS This morning to talk about the alleged abuses he experienced during his relationship with Shia LeBeouf. In December, Twigs filed a lawsuit against LeBeouf, alleging abuse and assault. Talking to King, Twigs discussed the beginning of his relationship with LeBeouf, stating that he would jump the fence at his residence to leave him his small gifts. He said he found the gestures “very romantic” at the time, but that he has come to see the actor “trying.” [her] limits, “and described his actions as” inappropriate. “
Later, FKA Twigs told King that LeBeouf became “physical” with her. She said he “would push [her]and then he said, “You fell.” In addition, the twigs told a story where LeBeouf was running at full speed and allegedly threatened to crash the car with them. According to the twigs, “I was running down the highway and saying yes [she] he left it — or, yes [she] said that [she] he didn’t love her and yes [she] she would leave him, crushing the car next to a wall. “She reflected,” I thought, wow, she needs so much control over me that she’d rather kill us both. “
Later that night, LeBeouf drowned branches in public, the singer told Gayle King; twigs previously discussed with the night in question The New York Times i SHE. The FKA branches also reiterated the allegation that LeBeouf made her kiss or touch him a certain number of times a day.
Shia LeBeouf, in emails at The New York Times, wrote that “many of these allegations are not true,” but did not comment on specific allegations. “I am ashamed of this story and I am sorry for the ones I have hurt,” he wrote. More recently, LeBeouf formally denied allegations by FKA branches in a lawsuit.
If you or someone you know has been affected by domestic abuse, we encourage you to contact:
The national domestic violence hotline
http://thehotline.org
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)