Actor Percy Hynes White, known for his role as Xavier Thorpe in the Netflix series Merlina alongside Jenna Ortega, has spoken out on social media to address allegations of sexual abuse made against him. He has also revealed that his family and friends have been subjected to death threats in connection with these accusations.
In his Instagram stories, the 21-year-old Canadian actor stated, There is something I need to clarify. Earlier this year, someone I have never met launched a disinformation campaign about me online. As a result, my family has been deceived, and my friends have received death threats.
Percy Hynes White categorically denied the allegations made against him and explained that images of him as a minor had been used to portray his character in a negative light. He also mentioned that his friend Jane had been falsely depicted as a victim, and his attempts to rectify the situation had been ignored. Percy emphasized that the rumors were false and that he refused to be portrayed as someone intolerant or criminally negligent in terms of personal safety.
The actor expressed his sadness about the consequences of this misinformation on people and expressed gratitude to those who supported him and helped share the facts. He also called for an end to the harassment of his family, friends, and colleagues.
The allegations against Percy Hynes White claimed that he invited women to his parties with the intention of getting them drunk for sexual encounters. However, the actor firmly denied these accusations and denounced their harmful impact, highlighting that it could generate mistrust towards genuine victims.
It is important to note that the allegations have not been verified yet, and a thorough investigation needs to be conducted to establish the facts.
