Porn star Nikki Benz sent shockwaves throughout the adult film industry this week after alleging that her director, Tony T, sexually assaulted her while filming an adult scene for the porn website Brazzers.
TMZ reports that Tony T has since been fired, and Brazzers said it has officially cut ties with the producer.
Benz decided to drop the explosive news via a long series of furious tweets, aimed at exposing the director for his actions. She states that he “choked” and “stamped her” without consent. She also says she had yelled “Cut!” but the situation escalated into a non-consensual scene.
This year has been full of ups and downs,& after the most horrific scene I filmed right before Bali…I deserve this! Trust…I'm not happy
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/nikkibenz/status/811012534173958144
…as an ambassador, you should have never put me in that kind of situation. Good luck.
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
I guess rape scene are in now huh?
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
I guess when I'm signing out and I tell you I'm not ok with the scene, you make me say I'm ok so I get paid.
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
https://twitter.com/nikkibenz/status/811244041551552512
A lil more for you @Brazzers pic.twitter.com/7btYWc5tBP
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
I'm trying my best to enjoy my birthday trip with my girls. I'm disgusted, traumatized, upset with @Brazzers and Tony T. I'm overseas but…
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
Once I'm back in L.A., I will properly handle my business. No girl should have to go through what I went through on @Brazzers set.
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
#NoMeansNo #CutMeansCut and me telling you I'm not ok with any of this should be taken seriously. I should not be beat down.
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
In my 13 years in porn, this was the first time I went into shock on set & cried. #Brazzers
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
On set bullying, rape, & violence should never happen. #NoMeansNo on camera, off camera. Just NO!
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 20, 2016
Both Benz and Brazzers did not immediately respond to a request for comment, but Brazzers pinned a tweet stating its support for the star. It has released a more in-depth statement on its website, assuring that it has “refused to purchase the scene in question as it stands in direct contrast with our mandate to ensure that performers’ consent, boundaries and limits are respected.”
Hey @nikkibenz we're behind you and will never tolerate negative behavior towards stars by any 3rd party producer. https://t.co/6FotmKgHyK
— Brazzers (@Brazzers) December 21, 2016
Several actresses have stood in solidarity with Benz, affirming that Tony T has a reputation of such behavior and that Brazzers may have in fact turned a blind eye. Along with porn star Shawna Lenee’s tweet, others like Devon, Dana DeArmond, and Gen Padova took Twitter to confirm similar experiences. Friend and former porn actress Jenna Jameson also criticized the producer in a TMZ interview.
https://twitter.com/ShawnaLeneeShow/status/811729048548294657
https://twitter.com/devonxxx/status/811426768951218176
I've worked with him many years ago & have a very good idea what you dealt with. Justice is much deserved <3
— Gen Padova (@gpadova) December 20, 2016
@nikkibenz Tony, Vic & Huggy have all pulled this same shit with me. I was told to keep quiet and reprimanded by my agent.
— Dana DeArmond ✨Incorporated✨ (@danadearmond) December 20, 2016
But Benz isn’t letting it slide.
This birthday vacation that I've planned a year ago has officially been ruined by @brazzers and their ignorance. No further comment.
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 22, 2016
Ok I take that back…one last comment. FUCK YOU @Brazzers
— NIKKI BENZ (@nikkibenz) December 22, 2016
H/T BroBible