It’s nothing new in the world of the mega rich and powerful, sometimes they overstep the bounds of appropriate behaviour and have people coming after them; more often than not, their limitless wealth buys them their way out of that trouble.
There are very few people who would stare down the barrel of money they would probably not see again for the rest of their lifetime and have the fortitude to remain steadfast.
It’s not right, but sometimes that’s just the way the world works.
The recent saga involving suave media personality Kwesi Kyei Darkwa(KKD) just came to an abrupt end somewhere last week, leaving one to wonder what might have led to the near termination of the suit when the substantive case has not even been brought before a judge.
KKD was accused of raping the 19 year old girl Ewuraeffe Thompson after the two had a liaison at the African Regent Hotel. KKD and his attorneys insisted the two had consensual sex, but the issue of consent was still a contentious one that had to be proven in the court of law, irrespective of what videos they released into the media.
The aftermath also saw several ladies coming forward with alleged stories of similar encounters with KKD, calling to mind the global story involving Bill Cosby. It made one wonder; was this pair of powerful men who felt they could flout the rules because of their standing, consequences be damned?
Bill Cosby himself and a host of international celebrities have in the past paid off accusers to withdraw their cases. Our question is, can KKD now be considered an august member of that list? We leave you to judge.
Here are just a few celebrities who have engaged in similar acts in the past, per Worthly Entertainment…
- Sean Kingston
The singer was accused of assaulting a 22 year old lady, and rather than go to trial, he settled out of court with an undisclosed cash settlement.
- Donte Stallworth
Donte was a former NFL player who once hit a pedestrian with his car when returning from a party. Whilst he was found to have been driving whilst drunk, a cash settlement to the victim’s family and the entire suit was dropped.
- David Boreanaz
The actor was accused by an extra on his Tv show ‘Bones’ of sexual assault. After some back and forth, a settlement was reached and both sides went their ways.
- Marilyn Manson
Another sexual assault case, this time from a security guard: the case travelled for a while, three years. But eventually an out of court settlement was reached for an undisclosed sum.