Model Sues Cannes Film Festival Over Guard Assaulting Her on Red Carpet
In a shocking turn of events at one of the world's most glamorous gatherings, Ukrainian model Sawa Pontyjska has announced she is suing the Cannes Film Festival after alleging she was assaulted on the red carpet. Pontyjska claims she experienced physical and psychological abuse at the hands of a security guard during the premiere of Marcello Mio, an incident that has sent ripples through the entertainment industry. Pontyjska's allegations are severe. She asserts that the security guard subjected her to "rudeness" and an "unreasonable use of physical force." According to her account, the altercation began when the guard "lost her temper" and "pushed" her. When Pontyjska asked the guard "not to be rude," the situation escalated. She describes being "grabbed" and held in a "bear hug" before being pushed again and ultimately "thrown out" through the back exit of the venue. Adding insult to injury,...
