The former host of Mythbusters, Adam Savage, was accused by his younger sister, Miranda Pacchiana, of having sexually abused her when they were younger according to a lawsuit filed in New York on Tuesday. Since the news came out, Savage issued a response denying all allegations, urging his sister to get the help she needs and that he would fight what he referred to as “groundless” claims.
Pacchiana alleges in the lawsuit that Savage “would repeatedly rape” her and “force oral sex upon her.” Among other claims, he would keep her from leaving the room, tricking her into believing it was a game and “going as far to anally rape her.” Pacchiana provided some additional context on her organization’s website, Soul Second. There she explained how her family seemingly was “determined” to brush her claims under the rug when she first told them. She became disconnected from her family, to which Savage said was her own undoing and not because of what she alleged happened.
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After hearing the details that were listed in the lawsuit, many people took to social media to express their shock about what Pacchiana claimed, while others showed support for Savage. Here is a look at some of the more notable reactions that came in on Twitter.
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I believe her. The troubling part is he was propably abused himself to be doing that at such a young age. So sad.
โ Audrey Alex (@aalex2) June 30, 2020
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He doesnโt come off as narcissistic to me. Heโs actually an empathetic guy, which makes his blatant dismissal of the accusations a real eyebrow raiser for me. It makes me wonder if thereโs actually truth behind what he and his family are saying about her causing them all grief.
โ The Bear (@jackjackthebear) July 1, 2020
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Having read the article it sounds pretty outlandish. If he really called himself the “raping blob” and did all this sexual abuse as a child first of all where exactly were the parents? And second I’m eager to see what proof they might have of this.
โ arvay6 (@arvay61) June 30, 2020
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I hope it did not happen. I hope it’s a myth that’ll be busted. It’ll be sad if it happened. Very sad and bad.
โ Joseph Kgangyame (@JosephKgangyame) July 1, 2020
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They were both kids, 9 & 7. Dysfunctional family. How would a court resolve this?
โ Just Another One (@JKJKgranny) June 30, 2020
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What a disgusting story
โ Jenny Bean ใธใงใใดใฃใผใด (@Jenniferweeby) June 30, 2020
