Disturbing details continue to emerge about the events that lead to a production halt on “Bachelor In Paradise.” While all reports remain unconfirmed at this time, it appears a sexual assault occurred between two Season 4 cast members, believed to be Corinne Olympios and DeMario Jackson.

While the situation continues to unfold, reports have surfaced alleging that “Bachelor In Paradise” producers went to great lengths to protect themselves prior to the incident. According to TMZ, participants were asked to sign contracts waiving their right to sue producers over any “negligence, personal injury (including without limitation, any injuries arising out of the transmission of a sexually transmitted disease or unwelcome/unlawful contact or other interaction among participants).” The contract means that producers are no longer responsible for what allegedly occurred between Olympios and Jackson, though there may be a loophole if the judge finds “Bachelor In Paradise” crew members were reckless in their handling of the situation.

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An unnamed Season 4 cast member attempted to discredit Olympios’ claim that she was sexually assaulted on the set. In an interview with TMZ, the source claimed the reality star was “very with it” during alleged encounter with Jackson. Olympios’ lawyer Marty Singer was quick to respond, shutting down those claims.

“If nothing inappropriate happened, why did production get shut down? Something serious clearly happened,” he said.

Jackson released a statement of his own about the “Bachelor In Paradise” scandal on Wednesday. He told People his “character and family name has been assassinated.” Jackson assured the public he planned to take legal action.

“It’s unfortunate that my character and family name has been assassinated this past week with false claims and malicious allegations,” he said. “I will be taking swift and appropriate legal action until my name is cleared and, per the advice of legal counsel, will be seeking all available remedies entitled to me under the laws.”

His statement followed one released by Olympios. Speaking with TMZ, the “Bachelor” Season 21 contestant called herself “a victim,” adding that she was living “my worst nightmare.” She revealed that she was focused on moving forward and planned to seek therapy to get through what happened to her.

“As a woman, this is my worst nightmare and it has now become my reality,” she said. “As I pursue the details and facts surrounding that night and the immediate days after, I have retained a group of professionals to ensure that what happened on June 4 comes to light and I can continue my life, including hiring an attorney to obtain justice and seeking therapy to begin dealing with the physical and emotional trauma stemming from that evening.”

Prior to Olympios’ statement, confirming that she was the woman allegedly assaulted on the “Bachelor In Paradise” Season 4 set, dark details emerged about that fateful night. According to an anonymous account from a cast member to Daily Mail, Jackson and Olympios were “hugging and kissing and touching” in a jacuzzi when she went limp.

Jackson reportedly picked her up and moved her to the pavement, where he performed oral sex on her. Olympios “appeared to be unconscious,” meaning she was unable to properly consent to the act. The Crew reportedly stepped in, escorting her to her room to sleep off the alcohol she’d consumed.

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The decision to forgo calling the authorities bothered many of the crew members. Olympios was clued in as to what occurred the following morning. Daily Mail’s source alleged that she had “no recollection” of the previous night’s events.

The incident was reportedly caught on tape. The footage will likely play a major role in determining what exactly happened on the “Bachelor In Paradise” set as the investigation continues.

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