'Sesame Street' star granted leave of absence after sex allegations
The actor who operates the Elmo puppet in children’s favourite Sesame Street is taking a break from the show in the wake of allegations that he had a relationship with a 16-year-old boy.
US-based Sesame Workshop said 52-year-old Kevin Clash denies the charges, which were first made in June by the alleged partner, who by then was 23.
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