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Louis C.K. says sexual misconduct allegations against him are true

"I have been remorseful of my actions. And I've tried to learn from them. And run from them. Now I’m aware of the extent of the impact of my actions," the comedian said in a statement.

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News Wrap: Comedian Louis C.K. accused of sexual misconduct by five women

In our news wrap Thursday, five women have accused comedian and TV star Louis C.K. of sexual misconduct. They told The New York Times that he exposed himself and masturbated, in person and over the phone, in the late 1990s…

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Louis C.K. accepts the award for outstanding writing for a variety special for "Louis C.K. Live at the beacon Theatre" at the 64th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles, September 23, 2012. REUTERS/Lucy Nicholson

5 women allege sexual misconduct by Louis C.K., New York Times reports

Two female comedians told the paper he invited them up to his hotel room to celebrate after a comedy festival in 2002 and then proceeded to masturbate in front of them.

By Elizabeth Flock

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