Vanessa Kirby has commented on Shia LaBeouf‘s ongoing sexual assault lawsuit. The 32-year-old actress, who stars with Shia in Pieces of a Woman, has opened up in a short statement via The Independent. “I stand with all survivors of abuse and respect the courage of anyone who speaks their truth.
Regarding the recent news, I can’t comment on an ongoing legal case,” Vanessa‘s statement reads. If you’re unfamiliar, Shia was sued by ex-girlfriend, FKA twigs for sexual battery and abuse, citing that he was violent with her and knowingly gave her a sexually transmitted disease, among other things. Shia has admitted his faults after the lawsuit was made public, and is now in search of “intensive, long-term” treatment.
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