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November 21, 2012 12:38 PM

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Kevin Clash Update: Elmo puppeteer's second accuser says he was "shocked" to learn Clash worked for Sesame Street

By: Crimesider Staff
Topics: Daily Blotter

(CBS/AP) NEW YORK - The second man who has come forward with accusations of underage sex with former "Elmo" puppeteer Kevin Clash told reporters Tuesday that he was "shocked" when he learned that Clash was a Sesame Street puppeteer.

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Cecil Singleton, 24, said the actor had engaged in sexual behavior with him when he was 15. He is suing Clash for $5 million.

At a news conference Tuesday, Singleton said he and Clash met on a gay chat line and then, for a two-week period, they engaged in sexual contact, though not intercourse. Sex with a person under 17 is a felony in New York if the perpetrator is 21 or older.

Singleton said he didn't know Clash's profession until years later, when he Googled the man's name.

"I was shocked when I found out what he did for a living," said Singleton.

Singleton's lawyer, Jeff Herman, said he has been contacted by two other potential victims of Clash and expects additional legal action.

Clash's public trouble began last week, when an unnamed man in his 20s came forward claiming he had sex with Clash at age 16. That allegation was quickly recanted, but was soon followed by Singleton's claims.

Clash resigned as Elmo on Nov. 20, saying he was "deeply sorry to be leaving."

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by hidegirlgcks November 23, 2012 1:02 PM EST: What about Elmo? Whats going to happen to him now?; Reply to this comment


by msnfbh November 22, 2012 10:13 AM EST: It is amazing to me that when Singleton realized who Clash was then he dicided to go public. People lie about their age all the time and that in itself causes alot of people to face sexual charges. If Clash knowing knew tat Singleton was undersage then yes he was wrong, but if Singleton lied about his age then...the we ned to focus on the other wrongs that occured here.; Reply to this comment


by pak31 November 21, 2012 7:47 PM EST: Maybe Clash was using poor judgement for what he did BUT I don't care if Singleton was 15, what type of person are you to meet up with a stranger for sex like that? He HAD to have known what he was doing was wrong, I don't care if he was only 15. He's that yound and he's hooking up with someone he knows nothing about? He's just as guilty.; Reply to this comment

by animaltoo November 21, 2012 5:33 PM EST

Singleton is the one who used Clash, and he is still using him for money.

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by pak31 November 21, 2012 7:51 PM EST: Too bad there isn't a law for underage users of chat rooms for sex.


by rogerwabbit November 21, 2012 3:13 PM EST: Singleton went on to say "I thought he had just some regular job like at a car rental agency or something. When I found out he makes a ton of money I'm feeling quite abused."; Reply to this comment


by bubby1boo-boo2 November 21, 2012 2:57 PM EST: IS THIS GOING TO BE "PENN STATE" DRAMA ALL OVER AGAIN BECAUSE IT DOES NOT STOP HERE JUST LIKE IT DID NOT STOP THERE ! WHERE DO BTHESE PEOPLE COME FROM. THEY THINK THEY CAN CONTINUE TO BEHAVE IN THIS TYPE OF MANNER & NOBODY WILL EVER FIND OUT ! "HURRICANE SANDY" WAS SUPPOSED TO BUT IN FACT TAUGHT US NOTHING. PEOPLE JUST WENT BACK TO WHAT THEY WERE DOING !; Reply to this comment


by sigin88 November 21, 2012 2:45 PM EST: Normally I'm the first guy to say lynch the s.o.b. In this case from what has been made public, it's obvious the ONLY reason these people came forward was hopes of getting some money. It has no similarities to the Sandusky case or any other legit molestation case. One would think people like Clash would exercise better judgement though, he has to know something like this is bound to happen sooner or later.; Reply to this comment


by Nicholas_Cobraetti November 21, 2012 1:52 PM EST: "That allegation was quickly recanted [after Clash paid a $125,000 'settlement'], but was soon followed by Singleton's claims."; Reply to this comment

by AREU4reel November 21, 2012 1:35 PM EST

He was shocked to find out he can get PAID. To him that like finding a misplace lottery ticket.

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by msnfbh November 22, 2012 10:16 AM EST: :)

by caljack430 November 21, 2012 1:17 PM EST

I hate these stories.
Let me get this straight kid. You engaged in consensual sexual relations with this man NINE YEARS AGO and apparently had no problems with it. You're not accusing him of abuse, you are suing him because you have now found it someone else brought it up and discovered he's 'famous'... NOW you want money for your 'pain and suffering'. Get out of here ******. Until someone proves rape or coertion, I'm labeling this guy a money-seeking attention wh**e

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by cantiknitro November 21, 2012 2:53 PM EST: It was rape. The fact that the person was 15 when Clash had relations with him makes it statutory rape. Are we conveniently leaving that out now? Or are you saying it's ok for an adult to have consensual sexual activity with a child?


by IPonUall2 November 21, 2012 3:34 PM EST: cantiknitro

How does one prove this? Did he save stained underwear or something?


by pak31 November 21, 2012 7:49 PM EST: cantiknitro, yes if true then legally it was rape. But if it was that bad or wrong why wait 9 years to talk about it? Obviously the young man didn't mind. But now that he can get something from it he is talking about it, that is what I have a problem with.


by msnfbh November 22, 2012 10:15 AM EST: Gold digger!

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