Content warning: This article mentions allegations of s*xual assault and r*pe.
The release of the surprise hit Wednesday has been met with widespread acclaim, and many viewers have taken an interest in its stars beyond the show.
However, one young actor, Percy Hynes White, is now embroiled in serious controversy following reports of s*xual assault. Reports have come from multiple women, leading White to rapidly disable his Instagram comments in response.
It remains to be seen what consequences will come from this concerning situation, but it’s certainly a huge blow to fans adoring White’s work on Wednesday.
What exactly is going on?
This bombshell set off a veritable firestorm on the internet, leading to multiple other women stepping forward with similar stories. According to these reports, White had a pattern of preying on young women at parties back when he was in a school near Toronto.
With current reports indicating that the actor was between 17 and 20 years old when the incidents occurred, it is clear that what allegedly happened falls within the legal definition of s*xual assault as we know it today.
Fortunately, however, victims now have a bevy of resources and support systems available to help them find justice for their trauma.
Lately, there have been numerous accusations against White, ranging from assault to r*pe. The most recent came from an anonymous accuser, who alleged that White had assaulted her while she was too intoxicated at a party.
Additionally, he has been accused of s*xual misconduct with multiple other women, though no details were given. Regardless of the validity of these reports and regardless of any evidence presented in an imposing manner, this is an alarming situation with strategic implications that should not be taken lightly.
This whole situation is incredibly heartbreaking, both in hearing these stories and in the reminder that people can present themselves differently than they truly are. @milkievich’s brave decision to tell her story has opened the door for other people to come forward and share their stories as well.
One person shared how this particular individual made them feel after the alleged r*pe when he was only worried about the police rather than about how the individual had been affected.
Others shared stories of their experiences with the same man or his friends, detailing further inappropriate behavior on their part. It’s clear that these accusations have sparked anger and sadness among many, but also hope—hope that this reckoning will bring change and prevent similar injustices from occurring in the future.
Percy has limited his Instagram comments
Percy Hynes White has been the target of numerous accusations on social media, and it appears he’s taking steps to limit the extent of the issue.
While it is unclear if he will address them, limiting comments on his Instagram post may be an attempt to quiet any additional spread of these claims online.
With a lot at stake, how he responds and whether this has serious repercussions for his career remain to be seen. It is certain though that fans and colleagues alike are awaiting a response from Percy Hynes White with great anticipation.
Will Percy White still be on Wednesday?
White’s name has been trending heavily on Twitter in recent days as more and more s*xual misconduct allegations against him come to light.
Many users have further contributed evidence to support these claims, and fans are calling for his removal from the popular Netflix show Wednesday.
Unfortunately, White has not made any public statements in response to the accusations; however, this may soon change, as shortly after they emerged he restricted comments on his public Instagram account – a signal that he is aware of the situation.
At the time being, it is unknown if Netflix will follow suit and remove him from their cast, but it seems unlikely that White can continue evading these questions for much longer without issuing an official statement.
