George H. W. Bush has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman from his wheelchair.
The alleged incident occurred when actress, Heather Lind, was posing for a photograph with the former President in 2014.
In a now deleted Instagram post, Lind said that Bush Snr “sexually assaulted” her from his wheelchair while the picture was being taken.
“He didn’t shake my hand.
“He touched me from behind from his wheelchair with his wife Barbara Bush by his side. He told me a dirty joke.”
Lind said that she took to Instagram to share her post because she had been “disturbed” by a photo of Barack Obama meeting with Bush Snr.
She also said she was encouraged by “the bravery of other women who have spoken up and written about their experiences.”
Bush Snr has since apologised for the alleged assault.
A spokesperson for the 93-year-old told the Daily Mail:
“President Bush would never – under any circumstance – intentionally cause anyone distress, and he most sincerely apologises if his attempt at humour offended Ms. Lind.”
The actress met Bush Snr at a special screening for a show she was starring in.
