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Sex assault probe at Playboy
09/08/2007 17:16 - (SA)
Los Angeles - The Los Angeles Police
Dept. said on Wednesday it was investigating an allegation of
sexual assault at the Playboy Mansion, the famed site of
unabashed hedonism for more than 30 years.
News reports said the alleged incident took place at the
weekend during a pajama party hosted by Playboy magazine's
81-year-old founder, Hugh Hefner, who has lived and worked at
the expansive property since 1971.
According to Playboy.com, the annual Midsummer Night's
Dream bash was attended by the likes of socialites Paris and
Nicky Hilton, movie director Garry Marshall, rock star Dave
Navarro and Oscar-winning actor Martin Landau.
An LAPD statement said detectives had started their
investigation into "a possible sexual assault" on Monday.
"For reasons of law and confidentiality that are critical
aspects in investigations of this type, no additional
information will be released at this time," the statement
said.
A spokesperson for Playboy Enterprises Inc. <PLA.N>, the
adult-entertainment firm that owns the mansion and published
the flagship magazine, also declined comment.
The mock-Tudor mansion sits on a lush 2.4-hectare lot that Hefner bought for $1.05m according to Playboy.com.
Located in the chic suburb of Holmby Hills, the estate has
hosted thousands of parties over the years, drawing guests who
luxuriate in the freewheeling atmosphere. These days, it is
often rented out as a corporate entertainment venue.
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