Scott Baio is caught up in a showbiz sex scandal — with a former child star from “Charles in Charge” saying that they need to talk about “physical, mental, verbal & sexual abuse” on the set of the show.
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Scott Baio is caught up in a showbiz sex scandal — with a former child star from "Charles in Charge" saying that they need to talk about "physical, mental, verbal & sexual abuse" on the set of the show.
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Alexander Polinsky — who started his showbiz career as young Adam Powell in the '80s sitcom — went to social media to say: "I‘m trying to contact former castmate Scott Baio...about the abuse I suffered and witnessed on the set of 'Charles in Charge.' Physical, mental, verbal & sexual abuse."
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Alexander (here in 1988 with his "Charles" costars Josie Davis, Justin Whalin and
Nicole Eggert) later added: "If I cannot [talk to him], I will go to the press." Alexander added that it's "a matter of grave importance."
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He's also revealed that he's contacted Scott about alleged abuse before, saying: "I need to speak with you regarding those things we talked about on the phone a few years ago. Former "Charles in Charge" costar Nicole has also shown support for Alexander by repeating his pleas on social media.
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Alexander has noted that Scott's wife Renee has tried to reach out to him — but he's only interested in corresponding directly with
the former "Happy Days" star. He's also asking for others to put pressure on Scott to contact him "if you care about truth — if you care about kids."
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Alexander has noted that Scott's wife Renee has tried to reach out to him — but he's only interested in corresponding directly with
the former "Happy Days" star. He's also asking for others to put pressure on Scott to contact him "if you care about truth — if you care about kids."
In his first response to the internet posts, Scott Baio provided an exclusive statement to The National ENQUIRER: “Unfortunately, I have no idea what incident or incidents Alexander may be describing. I am told by my advisers that the only appropriate venue for reporting these crimes is a special bureau set up by the Los Angeles police department, and we will be in touch with them shortly to share this article. I urge Alexander to contact them directly, as they investigate many such circumstances quickly and with sensitivity.”
Scott Baio is caught up in a showbiz sex scandal — with a former child star from "Charles in Charge" saying that they need to talk about "physical, mental, verbal & sexual abuse" on the set of the show.
Photo credit: Getty/Files
Alexander Polinsky — who started his showbiz career as young Adam Powell in the '80s sitcom — went to social media to say: "I‘m trying to contact former castmate Scott Baio...about the abuse I suffered and witnessed on the set of 'Charles in Charge.' Physical, mental, verbal & sexual abuse."
Photo credit: Getty/Files
Alexander (here in 1988 with his "Charles" costars Josie Davis, Justin Whalin and
Nicole Eggert) later added: "If I cannot [talk to him], I will go to the press." Alexander added that it's "a matter of grave importance."
Photo credit: Getty Images
He's also revealed that he's contacted Scott about alleged abuse before, saying: "I need to speak with you regarding those things we talked about on the phone a few years ago. Former "Charles in Charge" costar Nicole has also shown support for Alexander by repeating his pleas on social media.
Photo credit: Getty Images
Alexander has noted that Scott's wife Renee has tried to reach out to him — but he's only interested in corresponding directly with
the former "Happy Days" star. He's also asking for others to put pressure on Scott to contact him "if you care about truth — if you care about kids."
Photo credit: Getty/Files
In his first response to the internet posts, Scott Baio provided an exclusive statement to The National ENQUIRER: “Unfortunately, I have no idea what incident or incidents Alexander may be describing. I am told by my advisers that the only appropriate venue for reporting these crimes is a special bureau set up by the Los Angeles police department, and we will be in touch with them shortly to share this article. I urge Alexander to contact them directly, as they investigate many such circumstances quickly and with sensitivity.”
