Michael Rainey Jr.’s co-star speaks about sexual assault

Latoya Tonodeo, Michael Rainey Jr.’s “Power” co-star, recently spoke out after the 23-year-old’s sexual assault was revealed on stream.

TMZ Hip Hop reports that the actress supported him and gave an update on how Rainey is doing.

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Tonodeo, 27, spoke to an outlet cameraman about the shocking encounter as she walked through LAX. When initially asked to share her thoughts, she said: “No comment on that at all.” Later in the video, she opens up and says that the conversation about sexual assault on “all genders” should occur more frequently. “It must be made accessible to everyone,” said Latoya. When asked how Michael was doing after the public attack, she replied: “He’s fine.”

Tonodeo also shared how grateful she was to be chosen as Michael’s co-star on “Power” because the show “literally changed (her) life.” She added, “I am grateful. I am so blessed.”

Michael Rainey’s sexual assault caught on tape

As The Shade Room previously reported, Michael appeared on the livestream of “The Tylil Show” on June 9. The final season of “Power” is currently airing and Rainey was on the stream to promote the show. Tylil, also known as Ty Ty James, had his family with him as he streamed with the actor. During filming, his sister Jahgee comes into the shot and appears to begin groping Michael. A little girl in a green shirt stands in front of him, blocking his view of the assault. There were also two other little girls present, along with other men in the room.

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