Not to be devils advocate here, because I agree that we don't know the facts, but I think that (the bold underlined part) depends on the kind of situation / circumstances. Allegations against someone who is in a helping profession or in some other form of ethical power is typically considered libel or defamatory and unfounded. People in ethical positions of power (like clergy or doctors or police) are usually given benefit of the doubt, whereas in Hollywood, Actors or Producers who are targeted are assumed to be guilty because society assumes they are all about sex, drugs and money.

***I am not refuting that Hollywood is disgusting. I am just pointing out the social constructs surrounding it and allegations***

I find the social constructs surrounding these matters to be fascinating. Society still regards mental illness in light of age-old stigma despite the fact that everyone struggles with it in some way or another. What is most likely?: is the person with mental illness telling the truth, or is the person in a high esteemed, privileged position of power hiding a secret?

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