The #MeToo accusations against director Francis Ford Coppola have been debunked as a lie, with the alleged victim stating he did nothing inappropriate and was a professional gentleman. The accusations were seen as a politically motivated attack.
Key Points
Alleged victim defended Coppola's behavior as professional and respectful
Coppola's wife was present on set during filming
Accusations were viewed as an attempt to tarnish Coppola's reputation for hiring certain actors
Pros
Alleged victim refuted claims and praised Coppola's behavior
No history of sexual misconduct allegations against Coppola in his long career
Cons
Accusations were seen as politically motivated and unfounded