The controversy around Austin McBroom’s viral Spider-Man livestream has taken a new turn after the woman involved shared her side of the story and posted what she called “receipts.” She said she was asked and paid to take part in the incident as part of a planned skit. She also shared messages that she says explain what she was supposed to do before the video was filmed. Her statement comes after the clip led many people online to question whether the sexual assault incident was real or staged.
Woman accused of assault says Austin McBroom incident was planned
In her statement, the woman said she was being accused of doing something that she was actually asked and paid to do for a planned video.“I’m being accused of doing something I was literally asked and paid to do for a planned skit,” she said.She posted screenshots of messages that she says were sent to her before the clip was made. According to her, the messages explained the planned scene and included details about a $300 payment.The woman also said she wanted to share the messages because she believes the story being told about her online does not match what actually happened.Her response follows a viral clip from August 5, in which McBroom was dressed as Spider-Man when a woman approached him. She grabbed him and made a comment about his body.McBroom appeared shocked by what happened and repeatedly said, “I just got violated.” He also called the incident a “full crime” while asking people around him why they were laughing.The video quickly spread across social media. Many viewers believed McBroom had been sexually assaulted, while others questioned whether the encounter had been planned.
Austin McBroom Spider-Man controversy gets new explanation
The woman has now said she does not support sexual assault and understands how serious such allegations are.“I do not condone SA and I understand how serious these allegations are,” she wrote.She also apologized for taking part in what she described as an insensitive video.“I apologize for being a part of such an insensitive video as a skit,” she added.The woman said this would be the last time she speaks publicly about the matter. She also said she wanted to show her evidence because of the claims being made about her.The new statement adds another side to a controversy that had already divided social media. Some viewers had supported McBroom after seeing the original video, while others had questioned whether the encounter was genuine.The controversy now centers on what McBroom and those involved knew beforehand and how the incident was planned. The woman’s statement gives viewers new information to consider, but questions about the full circumstances of the video remain.
