Scott Baio denies Nicole Eggert’s sexual abuse claim in new interview

Scott Baio brought his Facebook Live story to Good Morning America.

In a Wednesday interview, the Charles in Charge star pushed back against former co-star Nicole Eggert’s allegations that he molested her during their time together on the show, when she was still a minor. Much of what Baio said echoed a Facebook Live he posted on Sunday as Eggert’s story started to surface.

Baio had little to say in response to the more detailed accusations, such as Eggert’s account of what happened in the older actor’s garage when she was just 14. More generally, he stuck to flat denials of any improper activity, pointing to the abundance of potential witnesses on set — crew members, teachers, parental guardians — that would have made such behavior impossible. Read more…

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