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John Travolta's accuser drops charges, report says

John Travolta attends the 2011 Presidents Cup at Royal Melbourne Golf Course on Nov. 19, 2011, in Melbourne, Australia. Ryan Pierse/Getty Images

(CBS News) The first man to accuse John Travolta of sexual assault has filed papers to dismiss the lawsuit against the actor, reports TMZ.

According to the site, the dismissal papers were filed Tuesday morning in California.

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The masseur had initially claimed Travolta made unwanted sexual advances and touches while in a private bungalow at the Beverly Hills Hotel during a Jan. 16, 2012, massage appointment, according to court documents. He sought $2 million in punitive damages.

But, TMZ had reported that flight records showed Travolta was in New York City that day and was photographed at the Greenwich Hotel.

The second masseur, who filed a sexual battery and assault suit against the 58-year-old actor in Atlanta, is reportedly still pursuing charges.

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