Plácido Domingo Acknowledges His Responsibility In Accusations Of Sexual Abuse

2024 Author: Steven Freeman | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 08:15

The legendary tenor Plácido Domingo accepted his responsibility in relation to the sexual harassment accusations filed against him by 27 women who had had a professional relationship with the acclaimed Spanish artist.

An investigation by the American Music Artists Union (AGMA) found that the performer had abused his position of power and had engaged in inappropriate activities, ranging from flirting to sexual advances, inside and outside the workplace,”said the entity in a press release released on Tuesday.

The victims of Domingo's actions did not report the events at the time for fear of reprisals that could affect his professional career, the statement added.

After disclosing the union's conclusion, the tenor acknowledged in another statement delivered to the Los Angeles Times that after a few months of reflection he now understands the delicate position in which his colleagues were affected by his conduct who, in his opinion, were concerned that their professional careers.

"I want them to know that I really regret the damage I caused them," he said. "I accept full responsibility for my actions, and have grown from this experience," he added.

Sunday. 79, said he is committed to making a "positive" change in the opera industry so that "no one has to go through the same thing."

"My fervent wish is that this will result in a safer space to work, and I hope that my example will push others to follow in my footsteps," he said.

The assumption of responsibility by the Spanish artist contrasts with the rejection with which he received an investigation by the Associated Press agency in 2018 that revealed an abusive pattern of conduct dating back to the eighties.

Domingo, who has been married to Marta Ormelas since 1962, had already resigned from his leadership position at the Los Angeles Opera when the allegations appeared.

According to the AP, union investigators interviewed two dozen people who acknowledged having been harassed by Domingo or having witnessed inappropriate actions by the opera star.