'Back to the Future' Actor Crispin Glover Sued by Ex-Partner for Enslavement and Assault

American actor Crispin Glover, a pop culture icon thanks to his role as the timid George McFly in 'Back to the Future', has found himself at the center of a serious legal scandal. A civil lawsuit has been filed against him in the California Superior Court by an ex-partner who is proceeding under the pseudonym Jane Doe. The woman, described as a 30-year-old former model from the United Kingdom, accuses the actor of a series of serious offenses, including battery, fraud, wrongful eviction, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of California's Bane Act. According to the lawsuit, excerpts of which have been cited by American media, the story began in 2015 with contact via social media. Glover allegedly persuaded the woman to move from the UK to Los Angeles, promising her work as an assistant in the entertainment industry. Over time, the relationship allegedly took a disturbing turn. The lawsuit states that Jane Doe was "essentially held captive and exploited for sex and free labor by Mr. Glover under false pretenses." It refers to her as a "sex slave." The case reportedly ended nearly two years ago with a physical confrontation, after which the woman was thrown out of the house and allegedly left homeless. Crispin Glover, born in 1964, achieved cult status primarily through his role as George McFly in the 'Back to the Future' trilogy (1985-1990). His eccentric personality and unconventional choice of roles (including in 'The River' and 'Charlie and the Chocolate Factory') have made him a distinctive, though not always mainstream, Hollywood figure. For decades, he has avoided major scandals, focusing attention on his film and literary work.Glover's attorneys and he himself have firmly rejected all charges. A Spanish article from 20 minutos clearly noted that the actor and his defenders "denied all accusations." However, details of this position or any potential legal counterarguments were not provided. The case, due to the severity of the allegations and the profile of the defendant, immediately attracted the attention of international media. It is worth emphasizing that the defendant is Crispin Glover, not his father, Bruce Glover, who is also an actor. All three analyzed sources – The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and 20 minutos – provide consistent information regarding the essence of the lawsuit, its filing date (February 2026), and details of the allegations. They differ slightly in emphasis: while the American titles heavily highlight the term "sex slave," the Spanish portal explains in more detail what constitutes a violation of the Bane Act. The next steps will likely be official court filings from the defense and possible attempts at settlement or mediation outside the courtroom.