Back To The Future Actor Accused Of Holding 'Sex Slave' In LA Home

Crispin Glover denies allegations by a 30-year-old woman who says he lured her from Europe with promises of Hollywood work.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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Crispin Glover, the actor who played George McFly in the "Back to the Future" films, is being sued by a 30-year-old woman who alleges he kept her as a sex slave in his Los Angeles home. The woman claims Glover lured her from Europe with promises of work in the entertainment industry, but instead subjected her to abuse, including choking her, filing a false police report against her, and wrongfully evicting her.

Why it matters

The allegations against Glover, a well-known actor, raise concerns about the potential exploitation of aspiring entertainers and the abuse of power dynamics in the entertainment industry. The case also highlights the ongoing issue of human trafficking and the challenges victims can face in seeking justice.

The details

According to the lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, the woman, who is not identified by name, met Glover in Dresden, Germany in 2023. She alleges that Glover "groomed" her with the possibility of getting her work in Hollywood, before luring her to his LA home, where he kept her as a sex slave. The woman is seeking unspecified damages over claims that Glover abused her, including choking her, filing a false police report against her, and wrongfully evicting her. Glover, 61, denies the allegations.

  • The woman met Glover in Dresden, Germany in 2023.
  • The lawsuit was filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court.

The players

Crispin Glover

A 61-year-old actor who played George McFly in the "Back to the Future" film franchise. He is accused of keeping a 30-year-old woman as a sex slave in his Los Angeles home.

Unnamed 30-year-old woman

The woman who is suing Glover, alleging he lured her from Europe with promises of work in the entertainment industry and then kept her as a sex slave in his LA home.

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What they’re saying

“Glover denies the allegations against him.”

— Crispin Glover (KTLA)

What’s next

The judge will need to determine the validity of the woman's claims and whether there is sufficient evidence to proceed with the case against Glover.

The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing issue of exploitation and abuse in the entertainment industry, and the importance of holding powerful individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their celebrity status.