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    Twitter-users assumed Morgan Freeman died, then #MeToo stories shook them

    Twitter-users assumed Morgan Freeman died, then #MeToo stories shook them

    By Shalini Ojha
    May 25, 2018
    09:23 pm

    What's the story

    The sexual allegations charges levelled by multiple women against veteran Hollywood actor Morgan Freeman shook people on Twitter.

    When Freeman's name was a trend on social media, many assumed he died. Till they knew the real reason and were even more disappointed.

    The 80-year-old actor was worshipped and respected by many, but with the investigative report on his sexual misconduct, everything has changed.

    Twitter Post

    This incident hits home for many Twitter users

    i saw Morgan freeman trending and was scared to click it in case he had died but it’s literally even worse

    — dan (@d_fferr) May 24, 2018

    It's sick

    Investigation reveals disturbing details about Freeman's behavior

    The CNN report, which brought to light the allegations, revealed disturbing details about Freeman's behavior.

    A young production assistant alleged Freeman tried lifting her skirt and asked if she wore underwear.

    CNN interviewed 16 women and 8 said Freeman abused them sexually or made uncomfortable advances towards them.

    Three women said he repeatedly commented about their dresses.

    Quote

    Morgan Freeman issued apology after sexual allegations charges

    "Anyone who knows me or has worked with me knows I am not someone who would intentionally offend or knowingly make anyone feel uneasy. Making women feel uncomfortable was 'never my intent'," said Freeman in the statement. But this apology obviously doesn't cut it.

    Fall from grace

    Why Freeman's sexual misconduct breaks the heart

    Morgan Freeman's view on civil rights and him advocating same sex-marriage made him a revered figure for many.

    Though many ridiculed him for saying a 'black history month' is unnecessary, his views on racism (including Baltimore attack) made him a strong voice of sanity.

    But talking about oppression on one hand, and abusing women on other, just shows his hypocrisy.

    Twitter Post

    This Twitter sums it all for us

    Daughter (giving me sad look): “Morgan Freeman”.

    Me (thinking he’d died):
    “Noooooooo! Not Morgan Freeman!”

    Daughter:
    “nope not dead. Worse than that.”

    Me (after checking twitter):
    “Nooooooooo! Not Morgan Freeman!”#MorganFreeman #gutted

    — Dawn Cruttenden (@dawncruttenden) May 24, 2018

    The aftermath

    Morgan Freeman dropped from campaigns after controversy

    In light of sexual allegations, the Oscar-winning actor was dropped from two marketing campaigns.

    "Visa will be suspending our marketing in which the actor is featured," Visa said.

    Vancouver's public transit system, Translink, decided to not use Morgan Freeman's voice for announcements to promote its Visa credit card and mobile payments on bus and Skytrain operations.

    You can't get away with harassment, after all!

    Twitter Post

    A star fallen, a hero disgraced

    Me: sees Morgan Freeman trending thinks he died or got a big movie role or award
    (Clicks his name) pic.twitter.com/411QIXdMFg

    — 🍦Jeremy🍦 (@Jeremy1P1) May 24, 2018
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