Chris Obi, the
Nigerian actor who starred in ‘Star Trek’ has been arrested on suspicion of
rape and sexual assault of six female students.
Nigerian actor who starred in ‘Star Trek’ has been arrested on suspicion of
rape and sexual assault of six female students.
Obi, who played a
Klingon leader in Star Trek, used to be a drama teacher. It’s been claimed that
Obi assaulted female students as they acted out love scenes during private
lessons at his home.
Klingon leader in Star Trek, used to be a drama teacher. It’s been claimed that
Obi assaulted female students as they acted out love scenes during private
lessons at his home.
Six women made complains against Obi, 51, and he was arrested at
Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles.
Heathrow Airport after flying in from Los Angeles.
Obi, whose real name Christopher Ogugua, has been questioned on
suspicion of raping one woman and sexually assaulting five others. He was
released on bail pending further investigation.
suspicion of raping one woman and sexually assaulting five others. He was
released on bail pending further investigation.
The Met said the investigation relates to alleged incidents which
took place between July 2012 and August last year.
took place between July 2012 and August last year.
The Met Police said: “The allegations have been made by six female
complainants and relate to separate incidents that allegedly took place at an
address in the Notting Hill area.” Obi reportedly denies all wrongdoing and
strongly refutes the allegations.
complainants and relate to separate incidents that allegedly took place at an
address in the Notting Hill area.” Obi reportedly denies all wrongdoing and
strongly refutes the allegations.