More details have been revealed surrounding the current accusations that Kevin Clash, the voice of Elmo, had been engaged in a sexual relationship with an underage boy.
Officials for Sesame Street have denied finding any proof that Clash was sexually involved with the accuser while he was still a minor, but they did admit that Clash used his work email account to communicate back and forth with the accuser on non-work related issues.
One of these emails has leaked, and in it...
Clash wrote:
“I’m sorry that I keep talking about sex with you, its driving me insane. I want you to know that I love you and I will never hurt you. I’m here to protect you and make sure your dreams come true…I’ll have my assistant book a ticket for you to come to NY and we can talk about this in person.”
Dog, Kevin!!!!
This doesn’t provide proof of an illegal relationship, since it was sent to the accuser after he had turned 18.
Clash has admitted to having a sexual relationship with the accuser, but maintains that it only began after the accuser was legal. His accuser (who is now 23 years old) claims that the relationship began when he was 16 and Clash was 45.
Clash is currently on a leave of absence from Sesame Street in order to “protect his reputation.”
