Overview
- The BBC released a documentary on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, that features on-record testimony from ten women, nine of whom spoke publicly for the first time.
- Four accusers say the conduct occurred when they were teenagers and would be criminal if proven, including claims of a motel bathroom assault at 17, a sexual encounter in California at 17, a threatened assault at 19, and repeated sexual phone calls at 16.
- The broadcaster said it reviewed supporting materials such as photos, messages and a nondisclosure agreement and also identified more than 120 online reports about Leto’s behavior.
- Two former Thirty Seconds to Mars staffers told the film they and other crew members felt uncomfortable with Leto inviting underage fans into backstage areas, dressing rooms and private spaces.
- Leto has not replied to the documentary’s claims and no new public criminal charges have been reported, but the revelations could prompt industry fallout and potential civil actions while legal hurdles for older allegations remain significant.