Rose Chan press conference on 'sexual harassment case': I did try to resist

Yesterday Rose Chan held a press conference in Kwun Tong accompanied by her manager and lawyer to discuss the 'drunk sexual harassment' incident involving Benny Chan and Joe Ma. Over 50 reporters were present.

Rose started the press conference by expressing her feelings in the last several days: "Thanks to all the media for the concern. After the incident, my mentor and everyone in my company as well as myself have been very unhappy. I want to clarify the incident. Earlier when shooting in Mainland, I would usually meet up with the other artists for dinner. Two days before the incident, we had dinner, nothing happened. Also, I go to these dinners because Timmy Hung is there. Timmy is someone I trust and also Timmy's father Sammo Hung is very familiar with my mentor. That night during supper because I wanted to sit with Timmy, I stayed behind. Initially nothing was happening, but when Timmy passed out, this incident happened. At the time, I was really scared. They are two of my fellow seniors who already have a very happy family. I thought they would see me as a little girl, but I couldn't believe they could turn into a different person. I just couldn't react..."

At this point, Rose paused and then continued: "My mentor warned me to be careful. I really didn't have enough alertness and had to say sorry to my mentor at home for making them worry!"

During the whole explanation, Rose was able to control her emotions and remained calm. When she mentioned her family and mentor, she couldn't hold it anymore, she kept her head down and did not speak. Tears were filling up her eyes, and it was only after a moment when she was able to accept questions from the media.

Reporter: When the incident was happening, did you resist?

Rose: Yes, I did, but I couldn't react in time. They were people I trusted...and I'm unfamiliar with everything, I didn't know how to leave.

Reporter: Did you drink?

Rose: No

Reporter: Joe Ma said he and Master Sin came to consensus?

Manager: Boss never said that!

Lawyer: In fact, when you go report a case, after reporting, the police decides who the defendant and witnesses are.

Reporter: Have Joe Ma and Benny Chan ever apologized?

Rose: (pauses) It is not convenient for me to say. When everything is handled, then I can say it.

Reporter: Earlier Rose, you said you tried to resist, but after Joe came into contact with your body, then he helped you put on jacket?

Rose: I did try to resist, but in fact I didn't have my guard up and was not alert.

Reporter: Is this your first time meeting them in Mainland?

Rose: Yes, I met them in Hengdian. We often go out for dinner in a large group.

During the time Rose was answering questions from reporters, there were several questions, she didn't how to face and had to have others help her answer. Just like "How long did the actions (hugs/kisses) last?", "Did they touch your sensitive areas or chest area?", "In some photos, you were smiling?" Rose did not answer. Her lawyer sitting besides her said they reported the case to the police and anything details related to the case cannot be answered.

A police spokesperson expressed that yesterday the police received a report from a 19 year old girl. She claimed that she was sexually harassed while in Mainland earlier. The case will be handled as an abroad crime.

Source: Oriental Daily
Translated by: aZnangel @ AsianEU Forum

Rose Chan Alerts Police of Benny Chan’s Sexual Harassment Actions: “I Was Petrified and Didn’t Know What to Do!”

Rose Chan (陳嘉桓) was sexually harassed by Benny Chan (陳浩民) and Joe Ma (馬德鐘) while dining out in Hengdian, China several days ago. Sunday Magazine published photos chronicling the sexual harassment, in which the drunk Benny and Joe forcibly kissed and touched Rose inappropriately at a restaurant, which elicited public shock and outrage. Yesterday at 3 PM, a tired Rose Chan, accompanied by her management company and lawyer, appeared at the crowded press conference, which teemed with over fifty reporters, to personally explain the incident.

At the press conference, Rose’s manager addressed the media, noting that Rose had encountered an unpleasant experience while in Hengdian, China. Rose’s manager noted that sexual harassment was a criminal offense. The entertainment industry was a community where veteran artists were supposed to support younger artists. It should not be a place for scums to exist and make the entertainment industry reek of ill repute. The police will be alerted to punish such unscrupulous perpetrators!

Rose Chan Too Scared to React Amidst Harassment

After her manager spoke, Rose addressed the crowd, “Thank you everyone for your concern. After the incident took place, I was very upset, as were my family, sifu, and management company. While working in Hengdian, I went out to dinner with a group of artists because I possess very good relations with Sammo Hung (洪金寶) and Timmy Hung (洪天明). I trust Timmy Hung very much. On the night of the supper, nothing [out-of-place] happened before Timmy got drunk and the [sexual harassment] occurred after he was imbibed with alcohol. Veterans who treated me as a younger sister suddenly became different people. At the time, I was extremely scared and did not know how to react ….”

Reliving the moment, Rose’s eyes filled with tears. After a brief pause, Rose continued, “My martial arts sifu advised that I be careful under all circumstances. I really did not possess enough awareness. I have to apologize to my sifu and in other regards!”

After Rose’s public statement, her lawyer stated, “We understand that this incident may lack [comprehensive] proof, but we will describe the nature of the incident accordingly to the Hong Kong police. We will also refer the matter to our lawyer in mainland, China and see whether it is necessary to file a police report in ZheJiang Province.”

When reporters asked Rose whether she put up resistance during the sexual harassment, Rose nodded her head. When reporters asked the duration of the harassment, Rose’s lawyer answered on her behalf, that the details of the case cannot be disclosed.

Asked why Rose did not run away from the perpetrators harassing her, Rose noted that she could not react in time. In addition, she was unfamiliar with the place [and circumstances] and could not run away. As to Joe Ma’s claim on his blog that he has already received Rose and her sifu, Sin Kwok Lam’s (冼國林) understanding, and his intention to donate money to the Tung Wah Group of hospitals, Rose manager, said, “Sin Sifu did not notify me!”

Police Report Filed for Sexual Harassment

The press conference lasted for approximately ten minutes before it concluded. After leaving the venue, Rose arrived at the Kwun Tong Police Station to file a sexual harassment report. Rose stayed at the police station for five hours and left at 10:30 PM. Rose left a statement with police and will let the authorities handle the matter onwards. Asked whether she felt embarrassed during the filing of the police report, Rose noted that she only described how she felt at the time.

Rose will return to Hengidan tomorrow to film movie, Laugher Shaking Shaolin "笑功震武林". Asked whether she will meet with Joe Ma and Benny Chan again, Rose’s manager noted that they were currently working on different filming projects. Asked whether she will meet the two men for dinner again, Rose said, “I will increase my level of awareness from now onwards.”

Source: on.cc
Translated by: Jayne @ Jaynestars

Gillian Chung Implies Benny Chan Has Sexual Harassment History; Wong Jing Blasts Benny Chan and Joe Ma as Despicable

New goddess Rose Chan (陳嘉桓) was filming Director Wong Jing’s (王晶) new movie, Laughter Shaking Shaolin "笑功震武林" in Hengdian, China with costar, Timmy Hung (洪天明). Rose met Timmy, Joe Ma (馬德鐘) and Benny Chan (陳浩民) for dinner, karaoke and supper several days ago. The evening unfolded into a nightmare in which Rose was forcibly kissed and touched inappropriately by Benny and Joe in a public restaurant.

Numerous celebrities sympathized with Rose Chan due to the harassment incident. Gillian Chung (鍾欣桐) strongly supported Rose in her blog, “It was not the first time that someone behaved in this manner, so you have to carefully protect yourself!” Gillian’s statement may have alluded to Benny’s past [harassment] behavior as they worked together in mainland series, Thunder Angels "唐女巡按". Mainland actress, Wan Nien (萬妮恩) also agreed with Gillian’s statement.

Wong Jing Heavily Criticizes Benny Chan and Joe Ma

Regarding Rose Chan being sexually harassed by Benny Chan and Joe Ma, Laughter Shaking Shaolin Director Wong Jing scolded Benny and Joe for their unscrupulous actions. Wong Jing criticized Benny for his detestable behavior, “Benny Chan is no different than a predator who sexually assaults female students on a public bus! His first response was to lash out in anger and deny his actions. After he saw the tabloid photos capturing the sexual harassment, he turned into a dead dog, displaying his despicable side!”

Wong Jing criticized Joe Ma for lacking loyalty and betraying his friendship with Benny Chan quickly after the sexual harassment photos were exposed. Wong Jing noted, “Joe Ma immediately drew the line [from Benny Chan], hoping to push all the responsibility on others. He definitely deserves the 2011 No Loyalty Diamond Award!”

After Rose Chan’s sexual harassment incident surfaced, Joe wished to extricate himself from the incident. Since he was condemned by the public, he announced on his blog that he would donate money to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, hoping to soothe public sentiment. Wong Jing responded with disdain to Joe’s blog message, “Joe wants to donate money to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals to make up for his behavior? The joke is killing me! He expects to donate money and pretend that the harassment never took place? I suggest that Tung Wah refuse his donation!” Wong Jing condemned Joe’s behavior as being shameful.

Source: On.cc
Translated by: Jayne @ Jaynestars