Disney Character Faces More 'Touching' Accusations
POSTED: Wednesday, September 22, 2004
UPDATED: 8:57 am EDT September 23,
2004
The 36-year-old man cleared last month on claims he molested a teen while playing Tigger at the Magic Kingdom faces new charges that he inappropriately touched two Disney co-workers, according to Local 6 News.
Michael Chartrand was suspended last month after the trial over new allegations that he pushed two photographers at Disney's Animal Kingdom while dressed as the character Goofy.
As part of the investigation, Local 6 News learned Wednesday that two more Animal Kingdom workers have come forward claiming Chartrand touched their breasts.
The two women claim that Chartrand touched them when he checked their Disney pin lanyards.
One woman told detectives that Chartrand reached out and grabbed the lanyard, which was hanging around her neck, Local 6 News reported. While doing so, Chartrand reportedly touched the woman's breast, according to the statement.
"When you wear one of those things (lanyard) you are asking people to look at your pins, to switch pins with you, to trade pins," Jeffrey Kaufman, Chartrand's attorney said. "That is why this case probably won't go anywhere."
Kaufman, who also plays Tigger at Disney, said Chartrand is being targeted by his co-workers.
The state attorney will decide whether to file new charges against Chartrand, Local 6 News reported.
Chartrand is currently overseas, staying with family in England.
Watch Local 6 News for more on this story.
Previous Stories: - September 16, 2004: Tigger Character Suspended By Disney Again, This Time As Goofy
- August 6, 2004: 'Tigger' Found Not Guilty Of Molesting Girl
- August 4, 2004: Disney Worker Who Played Tigger Denies Fondling Teen
- August 4, 2004: Disney's Tigger Costume Entered As Evidence
- August 4, 2004: Attorney Grills Victim's Mother In Tigger Trial
- August 2, 2004: Plea Deal Rejected In Tigger Molestation Trial
- April 14, 2004: More Claim Tigger-Costumed Man Groped Them
- April 3, 2004: Disney Character Charged With Molesting Girl, Mother
- May 8, 2003: Man Dressed As Disney's Tigger Tries To Rob Store
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