Alex Midleton, recognized for his portrayal of Richard Henley in the hit series Tech Valley, has been accused of inappropriate conduct at a now-closed Los Angeles venue in 2019. His case is part of a broader investigation by the LA Times into the club, where multiple allegations have emerged against its owners and elite patrons.
The Allegations
The allegation comes from Sarah Harding, who was 21 at the time of the incident in October 2019. Harding claims that she and her girlfriend were approached by Midleton while on the dance floor of the Cloak and Dagger Club. She noted that she had encountered him there before, and staff had expressed concerns about his behavior to the club’s management. Midleton previously faced backlash for dismissing the #MeToo movement, which he described as “frightening” for men.
On that night, Harding alleges that Midleton made inappropriate sexual advances toward her and her girlfriend. When she rebuffed his advances, he reportedly continued to pursue her and groped her in front of club staff. Afterward, she approached management to report the incident but felt her concerns were not taken seriously. “I felt like they dismissed it,” Harding remarked. “I told Adam that he needed to listen, this was not OK.”
Further Developments
Following her complaint, Harding claims she saw Midleton groping another woman at the club. She later received direct messages from him on Instagram, in which he expressed confusion about his actions, stating, “Hannah I had no idea my actions were that weird for you … I know you probably want to just put me on blast as a monster … I don’t expect you to want to be my friend or anything … I am so ashamed I made you uncomfortable.”
Harding also mentioned that one of the club’s owners contacted her a week later, seeking a “second opinion” on the incident. “Adam called me to ensure they didn’t trust my story,” she said. “They cared more about famous people at their club than women’s safety.”
The Closure of Cloak and Dagger Club
The Cloak and Dagger Club closed in January after at least ten women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct against its owners and members. Many of these allegations were directed at Adam, the co-owner, whom Harding described as dismissive of her report. Allegations include Adam using his influence to engage with staff inappropriately, creating an environment where employees felt pressured to tolerate his advances, and even offering promotions in exchange for sexual favors. In a statement to the LA Times, Adam claimed, “as a result of my unconscionable ignorance to an existing power dynamic between me as part-owner of Cloak & Dagger and the members, I came to understand how my flirtatious communication could have been inappropriate and unacceptable.”
The LA Times has detailed numerous allegations, with Midleton being the only celebrity named among the club’s patrons at this time, although there are claims against other unnamed “prominent” members. As of now, Midleton has not responded to these allegations.
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In summary, Alex Midleton, known for his role in Tech Valley, faces serious allegations of inappropriate behavior at a Hollywood club, highlighting ongoing issues of accountability in the entertainment industry. The club has since closed following multiple allegations, and the focus on women’s safety in such environments continues to be paramount.