‘Wakanda Forever’ star Tenoch Huerta responds to ‘sexual predator’ allegations

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tweeted on Sunday, calling Huerta, 42, a “sexual predator” and alleging that he abused her.“It is very difficult to talk about the emotional abuse and abuse of power of a sexual predator who is loved in the world for playing a character in a movie like @TenochHuerta.”“Charming in appearance, the great hallmark of a narcissist + a good helping of victimization,” Ríos claimed, translated from Spanish.

On Monday, Huerta posted a statement to his Instagram Story — which was also provided to The Post — claiming that he and Ríos had a consensual relationship nearly a year ago. “A false and completely unsubstantiated accusation about me has spread like wildfire — and I cannot let it go unchallenged any longer,” the Marvel actor’s statement started. “About a year ago, I dated Elena for several months.

It was entirely consensual at all times, as countless others can attest. And throughout it was a loving, warm and mutually supportive relationship.

After it ended, however, Elena began to misrepresent our interactions both privately and in front of groups of mutual friends.”Huerta continued: “As a result, a few months ago, I engaged a legal team to commence the appropriate actions to protect my reputation and refute these irresponsible and false accusations that can cause great prejudice and damage.”“Although I am by no means perfect, I know that these allegations are simply untrue.