Actor Kyle Massey, who starred as Cory Baxter in the Disney Channel shows That’s So Raven and Cory in the House, has been charged with a felony count for immoral purposes in King County Superior Court in Washington.
Prosecutors allege the crime happened between December 2018 and January 2019 when Massey sent pornographic material to a 13-year-old girl.
People reported that the girl met Massey with her mother when she was four years old and stayed in touch with Kyle. She also claimed that while pursuing her career in the entertainment field, he held himself out as a fatherly figure.
In November 2018, the girl reached out to Massey via text about a possible audition for “Cory in the House.” Massey suggested she move from Seattle to live with him and his girlfriend in Los Angeles.
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A month later, it was reported that Kyle friended the eighth-grader on his Snapchat and sent her “numerous sexually explicit text messages, images and videos.”
The minor’s family sought $1.5 million from Massey for intentionally sought damages for intentional infliction of emotional distress, harmful matter sent intending to seduce a child, and annoying or molesting a minor.
In March 2019, Kyle Massey responded to the lawsuit, claiming he was being extorted.
"No child should ever be exposed to sexually explicit materials and I unequivocally and categorically deny any alleged misconduct."
According to the King County Superior Court, Kyle failed to appear Monday for an arraignment, and a deferred bench warrant was issued. His next hearing is scheduled for July 12, 2021.
Who Is Kyle Massey?
- Kyle is an American actor, rapper, and singer from Atlanta, Georgia. He was born on 18th August 1991, making him Virgo.
- His parents are named Angel Massey and Michael Massey. His father is a producer and director best known for Animal Extractors, In Search of Perfection, The Yorkshire Vet, Piers Morgan, etc. As for his mother, she worked at UPS in human resources and later founded Boy-O-Boy Entertainment, Inc. She is also a manager/partner in MASSEY ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC.
- Moreover, Kyle has a brother named Christopher Massey, an actor, rapper, and singer best known for playing Michael Barret in the Nickelodeon show Zoey 101.
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- Kyle stands tall at 5 feet 6 inches (1.67 meters), weighing 74 kgs.
- He has amassed a net worth of $3 million from his career.
- His first acting gig was The Wizard of Oz, and he also landed minor roles in shows like Passing Glory, The Wonderful World of Disney, Grandpa’s Garage, The District, and Becker.
- Soon his acting career reached the height of success after he got the role of Cory Baxter/Chauncey in That’s So Raven.
- In addition, his notable work includes The Electric Company, Fish Hooks, Millennials, and Mighty Magiswords.
- His current dating life remains a mystery; however, he dated Hana Giraldo. The couple started seeing each other in October 2017 and were often snapped wrapped around each other’s arms.
