Jared Leto Under Investigation for Sexual Assault Claims

WHO:

CBS News - Actor Jared Leto is facing allegations of criminal sexual conduct.

US Magazine - Four women have accused Jared Leto of targeting them when they were underage.

WHAT:

Vulture - The BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" was released on July 29, featuring ten women accusing Leto of sexual misconduct, with nine of them speaking out publicly for the first time.

Vulture - The BBC investigation corroborated many allegations by speaking to individuals informed of the incidents at the time and reviewing credible messages and pictures.

Vulture - A new BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" was released, featuring ten women accusing Leto of sexual misconduct, with nine of them speaking out publicly for the first time.

TMZ - Jared Leto's agency, WME, has stated they continue to represent him and have no plans to sever ties despite the allegations.

Vulture - In June 2025, two major studio films starring Jared Leto, "Tron: Ares" and "Masters of the Universe," proceeded with their planned theatrical releases despite the allegations.

NY Post - In 2013, Jared Leto brought a young woman on stage at a concert and made a comment referencing a line from a Matthew McConaughey movie about "high school girls."

NY Post - Jared Leto reportedly demanded no "eye contact" during his on-set behavior before the new sexual assault allegations surfaced.

Vulture - In June 2025, Air Mail published a report detailing nine women’s accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by Jared Leto, which included unconfirmed rumors spanning approximately 20 years.

Vulture - Following the release of the BBC documentary, Leto stated through his publicist, “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.”

Vulture - A BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" features ten women, nine of whom are speaking out publicly for the first time, sharing stories of alleged sexual misconduct by Leto.

Vulture - Four of the alleged incidents involving Leto, occurring between 2002 and 2016, meet the criteria for criminal sexual misconduct.

Vulture - One woman claims Leto assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17, while another woman alleges they had sex when she was 17, which is considered statutory rape in California.

CBS News - Leto has denied the allegations of criminal sexual conduct.

US Magazine - A BBC investigation reported accusations of sexual assault and other sexual misconduct against Leto, who is 54 years old.

US Magazine - One woman, identified as Isabel, made a claim against Leto.

Vulture - In June 2025, Air Mail published a report detailing nine women’s accounts of alleged sexual misconduct by Jared Leto, which included unconfirmed rumors spanning approximately 20 years.

Vulture - Four of the alleged incidents involving Leto, occurring between 2002 and 2016, meet the criteria for criminal sexual misconduct.

Vulture - One woman claims Leto assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was 17, while another woman alleges they had sex when she was 17, which is considered statutory rape in California.

CBS News - Leto has denied the allegations of criminal sexual conduct.

US Magazine - A BBC investigation reported accusations of sexual assault and other sexual misconduct against Leto, who is 54 years old.

US Magazine - One woman, identified as Isabel, made a claim against Leto.

WHERE:

US Magazine - The allegations are being addressed by Las Vegas police.

WHEN:

US Magazine - The BBC investigation was released on July 29.

WHY:

CBS News - The allegations stem from claims made by four women in a new BBC documentary.

HOW:

TMZ - The LAPD is not currently investigating Jared Leto amid the new allegations, and prosecutors previously reviewed a case involving one alleged victim and declined to file charges.

Vulture - The BBC investigation corroborated many allegations by speaking to individuals informed of the incidents at the time and reviewing credible messages and pictures.

CBS News - The allegations involve targeting women when they were underage.

TMZ - The LAPD is not currently investigating Jared Leto amid the new allegations, and prosecutors previously reviewed a case involving one alleged victim and declined to file charges.

Vulture - The BBC investigation corroborated many allegations by speaking to individuals informed of the incidents at the time and reviewing credible messages and pictures.

CBS News - The allegations involve targeting women when they were underage.

(UPDATED July 31, 2026 00:19 UTC)

A new BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" was released on July 29, featuring ten women who accuse Leto of sexual misconduct, with nine of them sharing their stories publicly for the first time. The investigation corroborated many of these allegations by interviewing individuals who were informed of the incidents and reviewing credible messages and images. Meanwhile, the LAPD is not currently investigating Leto, as prosecutors had previously reviewed a case involving one alleged victim and chose not to file charges.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 22:21 UTC)

A new BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" has been released, featuring ten women who accuse Leto of sexual misconduct, with nine of them sharing their stories publicly for the first time. In response to the allegations, Leto's agency, WME, has announced that they continue to represent him and have no plans to sever ties. The documentary is generating significant attention as it sheds light on these serious accusations.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 20:25 UTC)

In June 2025, two major studio films starring Jared Leto, "Tron: Ares" and "Masters of the Universe," went ahead with their theatrical releases despite ongoing allegations against him. Back in 2013, Leto sparked controversy when he brought a young woman on stage at a concert and made a comment referencing a line from a Matthew McConaughey movie about "high school girls." Additionally, reports indicate that Leto demanded no "eye contact" during his on-set behavior prior to the emergence of new sexual assault allegations.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 19:26 UTC)

A recent BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" features ten women sharing their experiences of alleged sexual misconduct by Leto, with four incidents meeting the criteria for criminal sexual misconduct. One woman claims Leto assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was just 17, while another alleges they had sex at the same age, which is considered statutory rape in California. Leto, who is 54 years old, has denied all allegations, stating through his publicist that he has never sexually assaulted anyone and calling the claims "absolutely and categorically false," while Las Vegas police are currently addressing the allegations.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 18:22 UTC)

In June 2025, Air Mail published a report featuring the accounts of nine women who alleged sexual misconduct by Jared Leto, with rumors stretching back nearly 20 years. Following the release of a BBC documentary, Leto firmly denied the allegations through his publicist, stating, “I have never sexually assaulted anyone in my entire life. These claims are absolutely and categorically false.” Meanwhile, the LAPD is not investigating Leto at this time, as prosecutors had previously reviewed a case involving one alleged victim and decided not to file charges.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 17:35 UTC)

A new BBC documentary titled "Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret" features ten women, nine of whom are speaking out for the first time about alleged sexual misconduct by Leto. Four of these incidents, which occurred between 2002 and 2016, meet the criteria for criminal sexual misconduct, including one woman's claim that Leto assaulted her in a motel bathroom when she was just 17. The investigation corroborated many of these allegations by interviewing individuals who were informed of the incidents at the time and reviewing credible messages and photographs.

(UPDATED July 30, 2026 14:46 UTC)

Actor Jared Leto is facing serious allegations of criminal sexual conduct, with four women accusing him of targeting them when they were underage. Leto, who is 54 years old, has denied these allegations, which were highlighted in a recent BBC investigation released on July 29. The Las Vegas police are currently addressing these claims, which include accusations of sexual assault and other misconduct.