I vehemently deny any sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and intend to defend myself against these false allegations.” A few days after the initial allegations, by which time the number of women making allegations had risen to 26, Clarke said, “Recent reports, however, have made it clear to me that some of my actions have affected people in ways I did not intend or realise. To those individuals, I am deeply sorry.
I strongly refute any claims of sexual misconduct or wrongdoing and plan to vigorously defend myself against these baseless accusations. A few days after the initial allegations, which had garnered 26 women making similar claims, Clarke stated, “However, recent reports have revealed that some of my actions may have negatively impacted individuals in ways I was unaware of or did not intend. To those affected, I offer sincere apologies.