Randi Richardson is a reporter for NBC News' TODAY.com based in Brooklyn.
This story mentions allegations of sexual violence. If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. 'Power' star Michael Rainey Jr.'s alleged sexual assault on a livestream is resurfacing debates over gendered power dynamics in sexual assault. The 23-year-old appeared on 'The Tylil Show' livestream on Twitch Sunday, June 9.
.com’s request for comment. What has Michael Rainey Jr. said about his alleged assault? During the June 9 livestream, Michael Rainey Jr. did not appear to directly address the alleged assault when it happened. But, in an Instagram story on June 10, he did release a statement about the incident. 'At this point, everyone has seen the video circulating online,' his statement reads. 'I am still in shock and don't fully know how to process what happened last night.
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