'Lost' Star Sued for Sexual Harassment

61. I don't get these "women" who are saying "oh, I'd pay to have him do that to me, OMG, take a pill" It's people like you that give good girls a bad rep. I don't care how good looking a man is I am not here for any jackass to come feel me up just cuz he likes what he sees, I don't care if he's a celeb, the President, or some multi-billioinnaire oil tycoon Sultan from Saudi Arabia, I am a Person first and I have never thought so little of myself that I think I should be greatful if some pervert feels me up WITHOUT my permission and I certainly would not stand there which it seems this "Chelsea must of done or it couldn't have escalated like it seems to have. If she didn't like it, why, OH WHY, did she stand there and let him do it? I would have assaulted him back and while he was counting his fingers I'd kick him in his little nut sack. Maybe that would cool his heals. But hey "OSAMA" you are obviously just a pig who would do the same thing to girls if you could get close enough to them without them breaking out into a cheetah run, you sound bitter, sayin oh, she just mad cuz he didn't lick her "Hot Socket" ???? Is that the best you can come up with? GROW THE F UP! And "Heather" you are a dumb ho.

Posted at 8:17AM on Apr 26th 2009 by 4EVERAMILF

62. Those bimbos writing here that this esshole is welcome to harass them make me ashamed to be a woman. It is because of those idiots that men think we enjoy being harassed. No man will ever get away with touching me - accidentally or not. My body belongs to me and I have respect for it, therefore, stay away from me harassers of the world. And please you bimbos shut your mouth, you are a nuisance to womankind. Beat it, get lost, you get the general idea.

Posted at 11:45AM on Apr 26th 2009 by Chantal Bisso

63. Instead of just simply admitting that we don't know who was in the right or wrong, everyone is blaming this Chelsea Stone. How typical. When it comes rape or sexual harassment, let's blame the woman. Especially if the accused is a celebrity. No wonder this is a screwed up society.

Posted at 1:20PM on Apr 26th 2009 by Rosie

64.
Is the "casting couch" on a deserted island really a hammock?
Curious peeps need to know.

Posted at 5:20PM on Apr 26th 2009 by magentapyramid

65. "He placed his face on her breasts and moved it back and forth". Ahh, the "motorboat" move...that'll cost him an extra $20,000 per breast.

Posted at 9:17PM on Apr 27th 2009 by StoopidInAK

66. This happened in 2007? And it is now 2009. Something smells fishy here. If this is a credible allegation, why wait so long to press charges? Makes me wonder if she realized how vital his character is to LOST now and that ABC might pay a lot of money to get her to back off.

Posted at 12:53AM on Apr 27th 2009 by Beck

67. Everyone in Ian's Hawaiian hometown knows what a nice, gentlemanly guy he is. His wife is funny and beautiful, and both are devoted to their children. They are kind, compassionate, ethical people, and I think it's just sick that they have to go through this. Be careful throwing stones before all the facts are out.

Posted at 4:52PM on Apr 27th 2009 by Hawaiiankinelady

68. Many of you people seriously lack any real knowledge about sexual harassment. Women are NOT overly sensitive or likely to make up stories. In fact, an EXTENSIVE amount of research shows that women tend to remain silent about sexual harassment regardless of how offensive they find the behavior. Why? Read the story and the posted comments and you'll understand. The woman reported the situation and got treated with hostility from her colleagues then got fired. Now she has to get harassed by the public with most people treating her as if she's the problem. Why didn't she stop him? First, she was probably stunned by his behavior and took her a minute to get out of shock. Second, she would have been worried about the repercusions of stopping the man - who as a star of the show has lots of power. Also, he could have become more forceful, if she had fought him. Happens all the time. Why did she wait to file a suit? Well, the process takes time and often women first try to put the situation behind but it won't go away. They experience emotional pain and often have problems finding work in their field because "the word gets out." I understand men's lack of support for Stone, but women, really, what's your problem. Sexual harassment is a serious problem - not a joke and no matter how attractive a man is, it's not a pleasant experience.

Posted at 10:10AM on Apr 28th 2009 by tired of stupidityl

69. To: Tired of Stupidity

Your comments are valid and I'm sure correct but there are people here that know Ian, personally, and knowing him is not the same as liking him, being attracted to him or siding with him for his celebrity status. He is simply not the kind of man that would do this. There is no way to put it more plain. He simply is NOT this kind of person.

Posted at 2:25PM on Apr 28th 2009 by a friend

70. To a friend
I did not intend to imply that he's guilty. I believe it's equally wrong to bash him or assume he's guilty. My point was that people should not immediately assume that the woman is a liar, whore and money-grabber. Responses like that discourage women AND men from reporting situations that should never be left unaddressed. People who do not have direct knowledge of the persons involved or the situationshould simply should hold their judgment and wait for more facts.

Posted at 8:17PM on Apr 28th 2009 by tired of stupidityl

71. I believe everyone is innocent until proven guilty. From what I've heard from interviews and other sources it doesn't sound like something he would do, but honestly I don't know he could do something like this because I don't know him personally. Sexual Harassment is a crime and should be handled as if he wasn't a celebrity. I'm going to admit that I think he is innocent, and also he's one of my favorite characters on the show. I think he's a very brilliant actor.

Posted at 8:09PM on Apr 29th 2009 by Richard Alpert

72. Even if you know him personally, it does not mean you know what he is like behind closed doors. I think everyone should stop accusing this girl of lying until they get a better idea of what happened.

Posted at 12:53PM on Apr 30th 2009 by Jane Doe

73. I get the feeling that since Chelsea was the one let go and not Ian. They felt she wasn't being truthful perhaps. I haven't heard anything else about this, but I wonder how it panned out.

Posted at 2:33PM on Jun 15th 2009 by wkohlhoff