Elmo Puppeteer’s Accuser Recants Story of Underage Sex

Kevin Clash says he will have no further comment on the matter

The 23-year-old man who accused Elmo puppeteer Kevin Clash of having underage sex with him has recanted his story. On Tuesday, the unidentified man said his relationship with Clash was consensual and occurred when he was an adult. The turnabout came just days after Clash decided to take a leave of absence from his job at “Sesame Street” to deal with the defamatory allegation. Clash said he was “relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest” and that he would have no further comment. But for some, the damage has already been done to the reputation of the beloved "Sesame Street" character and the man behind it, who had never publicly come out as gay. Sesame Workshop, which produces the award-winning kids show in New York, released a statement in support of Clash. “We are happy that Kevin can move on from this unfortunate episode.” (Associated Press)

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