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LOCATION: Los Angeles, California, USA

SUBJECT: Actor Jacob Elordi Faces Allegations of Assault; Hollywood in Reckoning

DATE: [Current Date]

BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT

[ANCHOR, NEUTRAL TONE]:

Good evening. We begin tonight with a developing story out of Hollywood involving one of the industry’s most prominent young stars. Actor Jacob Elordi is at the center of a serious legal controversy following allegations of an alleged physical altercation.

WHO: The accused is 27-year-old actor Jacob Elordi, best known for his leading roles in the Euphoria television series and the Kissing Booth film franchise. The alleged accuser is a radio personality and producer, whose identity has not been officially released by authorities.

WHAT: Elordi is accused of an alleged assault. According to a police report filed with the New South Wales Police Force in Australia, the incident allegedly occurred in the early hours of the morning. The alleged victim claims Elordi grabbed him by the throat and pushed him against a wall. The actor has reportedly denied the allegations through his legal representation.

WHEN: The alleged incident took place on [State the date of the alleged incident or specify “early this week”].

WHERE: The incident allegedly occurred at a hotel in Sydney, Australia, where Elordi was reportedly in the country for a press tour.

WHY: The alleged motive stems from a previous, apparently uncomfortable, interaction. The radio producer reportedly attempted to get Elordi to call a mutual acquaintance, an actor, during a live broadcast. The producer allegedly then presented Elordi with a signed copy of these comments. Law enforcement has stated they are investigating the “reasonableness” of the alleged reaction to the reported provocation.

UPDATE: The New South Wales Police have confirmed they are currently investigating the complaint.