Comedian Louis C.K. Faces 'Sexual Misconduct' Allegations

Five women have come forward - by marie claire

Five women have come forward to accuse comedian and actor Louis C.K. of ‘sexual misconduct’ in various work-related environments.

As the New York Times reports, the women allege that C.K. acted inappropriately, including repeatedly asking them to watch him masturbate.

Among the women are comedians Dana Min Goodman and Julia Wolov, who claim the actor invited them to his hotel room in 2002 at the US Comedy Arts Festival in Aspen, Colorado.

"He proceeded to take all of his clothes off, and get completely naked, and started masturbating,” Goodman alleged.

According to CNN, C.K.’s publicist said the comedian “is not going to answer any questions."

Two years ago, website Gawker published a story detailing allegations that C.K. had masturbated in front of female comedians.

Roseanne Barr has also has referenced the accusations against the comedian in the past, declaring: “"I can't tell you—I've heard so many stories."

You can read the New York Times’ explosive full report here.