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LA Opera to Investigate Sexual Misconduct Accusations Against Placido Domingo

Reuters

   LOS ANGELES - The Los Angeles Opera said on Tuesday it will investigate
   accusations of sexual misconduct against Spanish tenor Placido Domingo,
   who described the claims as inaccurate.

   The Los Angeles Opera, where Domingo is general director, was
   responding to accusations made by eight singers, a dancer and others in
   the classical music world in a report by the Associated Press.

   The news agency reported allegations by the women of inappropriate
   behavior. The Associated Press said it also had spoken to almost three
   dozen other musicians, voice teachers and backstage staff who said they
   had witnessed what the report described as "sexually tinged" behavior
   by Domingo dating back three decades in various cities.

   "LA Opera will engage outside counsel to investigate the concerning
   allegations about Placido Domingo," the opera house said in a
   statement. The LA Opera is "committed to doing everything we can to
   foster a professional and collaborative environment where all our
   employees and artists feel equally comfortable, valued and respected."

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