00:00Cuba Gooding Jr. was arrested and charged Thursday afternoon in New York City for allegedly
00:04groping a woman Sunday night. Police told The Hollywood Reporter the actor was charged with
00:09forcible touching. That is a misdemeanor. The 51-year-old Oscar-winning star surrendered earlier
00:14in the day, arriving at the station around 11 a.m., surrounded by his legal team. A large group of
00:19reporters were there to greet him as he stepped out of the car. The alleged incident occurred at
00:23the Magic Hour rooftop bar and lounge in Midtown Manhattan. Gooding Jr. and the person making the
00:28accusation reportedly got into an altercation after the alleged groping. Police said in a
00:32statement on Monday, The NYPD takes sexual assault extremely seriously and urges anyone who has
00:38been a victim to file a police report so he can perform a comprehensive investigation and offer
00:43support and services to survivors. The actor's lawyer could not immediately be reached for
00:47additional comment. For the latest updates on this ongoing story, head to THR.com. Until next time,
00:52for The Hollywood Reporter News, I'm Tiffany Taylor.
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