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TIL Porn actor James Deen was accused of sexual misconduct by Stoya and other porn actresses Joanna Angel, Tori Lux, Ashley Fires, Kora Peters, Nicki Blur, Lily LaBeau and Bree Olson. As a result several porn companies severed all ties with Deen. He has then been called the "Bill Cosby of porn".

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