'Game of Thrones' actor Joseph Gatt denies allegations that he inappropriately communicated with a minor
"They are categorically wrong and reckless," the actor, who played Thenn Warg, said in a statement posted to Twitter.
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- "Game of Thrones" actor Joseph Gatt denied that he was inappropriately contacting a minor.
- "They are 100% categorically wrong and reckless," Gatt wrote of the allegations on Twitter.
- Gatt was reportedly taken into custody by the LAPD on April 6, and is now under investigation.
"Game of Thrones" actor Joseph Gatt denied allegations that he was involved in inappropriate contact with a minor.
"I obviously want to address the absolutely horrifying and completely untrue allegations recently leveled against me," Gatt wrote in a statement shared to Twitter on Wednesday. "They are 100% categorically wrong and reckless."
Gatt also referenced a press release from the LAPD, saying that he "confirmed errors and misleading information" in the release.
"I am fully cooperating with police and LAPD to get to the bottom of this. I look forward to clearing my good name," Gatt's statement continued.
The actor concluded by thanking "friends and supporters who know this is untrue," and said he would not be commenting further on social media due to legal reasons.
—Joseph Gatt (@MeetJoeGatt) April 13, 2022
Representatives for Gatt didn't immediately respond to Insider's requests for comment.
According to People, Gatt was taken into custody by the LAPD on April 6. The department's Internet Crimes Against Children task force had issued and subsequently executed a warrant at Gatt's home, after receiving a tip that Gatt "had been engaged in online sexually explicit communication with a minor across state lines," according to a press release from the LAPD obtained by People.
Gatt was reportedly released later that day after posting bail and is now under investigation.
The actor appeared as Thenn Warg on season four of HBO's "Game of Thrones." He also had roles in "Thor," "Star Trek: Into Darkness," and "Dumbo," per his IMDB page.