Amid a smattering of applause following Francos victory, Goggins informed attendees that Franco was not present.

I got really nervous, and I said, Can we do this later?

Instead, months later, he reportedly called her to tell her he was a changed man.

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I wish he had originally replied to my email and met with me and just listened.

I wish he made a promise to change, she said.

When the allegations against Louis C.K.

came out and they were disgusting he acknowledged what he did.

It would give me some comfort if he were to say, What happened was true and Im sorry.

The Deuceco-creator David Simon laterreleased a statementregarding the Franco allegations.

Personally I can only speak knowledgeably toThe Deuce.

Ive checked with all my fellow producers and other personnel.

We have no complainant or complaint or any awareness of any incident of concern involving Mr. Franco.

Nor has HBO been approached with any complaint.

In our experience, he was entirely professional as an actor, director, and producer.