TMZ broke the story ... Sheldon Stephens alleged he was only 16 when Clash began a sexual affair with him. Clash has acknowledged an affair, but insists it started when Stephens -- now 23 -- was an adult.
Multiple sources tell TMZ ... hours before Stephens recanted his underage sex allegation, a settlement was struck between the two parties. Under the terms of the settlement, Clash agreed to pay Stephens 125k. But the settlement then provides the following:
"Stephens agrees that immediately upon execution of this Agreement, his counsel, Andreozzi & Associates, P.C., shall release the [following] statement ... 'He [Stephens] wants it to be known that his sexual relationship with Mr. Clash was an adult consensual relationship.'"
The settlement document goes on to say if Stephens is asked by anyone about his relationship with Clash, he must only repeat the statement [above] in the settlement that recants his story.
We've learned although Stephens signed the document, he continues to insist Clash had sex with him when he was a minor and was pressured into signing the settlement.
One source privy to the negotiations tells TMZ ... Stephens was crying during final negotiations and repeatedly insisted he didn't want to sign. Clash's lawyer was contacted, but he had no comment.
Keeping It 100, I believe Stephens story, in my opionion if Clash was innocent, he wouldnt pay money as hush money to silence someone. This payment was to secure Clash's job with the Elmo brand, which may be too late.kk
He's a child molester, who is trying to keep his job. Taking advantage of kids seems to be happening more and more. It's a sickness.
ReplyDeleteKellee
If anyone ever touched my children in an inappropriate way, I would kill them, and not have any remorse.
ReplyDeletePatrice
this was a no brainer. yes her molested that young boy, and yes he should pay, but 125,000 to corrupt a child is like getting away with murder. He needs to fry.
ReplyDeleteGerald
he did it. that's the entire game in hollywood. old men and young boys.
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