McGowan also says she has been told about text messages which would prove Bennetts allegations true.
Bennett, now 22, was 17 at the time.
He played Argentos son in a 2004 movie calledThe Heart Is Deceitful Above All Things.
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Reps for Argento and Bennett did not immediately respond to EWs request for comment.
Asia was a person who understood my trauma in a way that many others didnt.
We were able to talk through them together and champion each others voices.
We even got matching dot tattoos!
Something I had posted on my IG just about a month ago.
Rare things to find in women in this industry or the world.
But then everything changed.
I received a phone call and series of messages from the being Ive been dating- Rain Dove.
Asia mentioned in these texts that she didnt take any action on those images.
No reporting to authorities, to the parents, or blocking of Jimmys social media.
Not even a simple message Dont send me these images.
I responded with You have to.
I wasted no time.
It wasnt hard to say or support.
Almost 48 hours later the texts were in the press.
I had introduced Rain Dove to Asia Argento last month, three days after the passing of Anthony Bourdain.
I was with Asia to comfort and support her.
Rain Dove came to support us both.
No one in the room knew who the extortionist was.
Now we know it to be a reference to this case.
Rain Dove continued on communicating with Asia occasionally after meeting her- and their conversations have been their own.
So it was not a surprise to me that I received that call and the messages from them.
Its sad to lose a friend connection, but whats even more sad is what happened to Jimmy Bennet.
Whether or not the extortion case is true- it wasnt fair and it wasnt right.
It is the key in of thing I fight against alongside so many.
The reason I havent released a statement is because Ive frankly been extremely humbled by this event.
In the past I have been occasionally angry.
As a victim I was justified in fiery feelings.
But I know that those accused are the friends, parents, and family members of other people.
There absolutely should be no leeway or tolerance for sexual assault.
Victims also shouldnt be told how they should react or what they should say about their abusers.
Ive never claimed to be perfect.
At this current moment it may be easy to focus on the drama of the situation.
But the real focus should be on supporting justice.
And supporting each other.
We can not let this moment break the momentum of a movement that has freed so many people.
We must use it to allow us to become stronger.
Asia you were my friend.
Youve spent and risked a lot to stand with the MeToo movement.
I really hope you find your way through this process to rehabilitation and betterment.
Anyone can be be better- I hope you’re free to be, too.
Do the right thing.
Let justice stay its course.
Be the person you wish Harvey could have been.
