Dear Grace (not your real name), Banfield began, using the womans pseudonym from the story.
Im sorry that you had a bad date.
I have had a few myself.
They allegedly went back to his apartment where several sexual acts occurred, including oral sex.
I know I was physically giving off cues that I wasnt interested, she said.
I dont think that was noticed at all, or if it was, it was ignored.
Ansarirespondedto the claims in the days followinghis award win at the Golden Globes ceremony.
In September of last year, I met a woman at a party.
We texted back and forth and eventually went on a date, the actor said in a statement.
I took her words to heart and responded privately after taking the time to process what she had said.
I continue to support the movement that is happening in our culture.
It is necessary and long overdue.
You had a bad date, Banfield said of Grace.
Your date got overly amorous.
After protesting his moves, you did not get up and leave right away.
You continued to engage in the sexual encounter.
By your own clear description, this was not a rape, nor was it a sexual assault.
By your description, your sexual encounter was unpleasant.
So I have to ask you, what exactly was your beef?
That you had a bad date with Aziz Ansari?
Is that what victimized you to the point of seeking a public conviction and a career-ending sentence against him?
Is that truly what you thought he deserved for your night out?
But what you have done, in my opinion, is appalling, Banfield added.
And here is where I am going to claim victim.
She continued to berate the anonymous woman, saying, Youre 23.
She added, You had an unpleasant date.
And you did not leave.
That is on you.
Watch Banfields full segment in the clip above.
