Man Recants Accusations Against Elmo Puppeteer
By: Michael C. Fehn
Updated: November 14, 2012
The man who accused Sesame Street puppeteer, Kevin Clash, of having sex with him when he was a teen is now backtracking.
The man is now saying his sexual relationship with the elmo puppeteer was adult and consensual.
On Monday, Sesame Workshop said Clash had taken a leave of absence from the show, after allegations came to light that he had had a relationship with a 16-year-old.
Clash issued a statement saying he is "relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest."
The man is now saying his sexual relationship with the elmo puppeteer was adult and consensual.
On Monday, Sesame Workshop said Clash had taken a leave of absence from the show, after allegations came to light that he had had a relationship with a 16-year-old.
Clash issued a statement saying he is "relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest."
