Lucy Hale breaks silence after topless pictures leak
Lucy Hale has slammed the people who leaked topless pictures of her online.
The explicit pictures were published on pornographic website Celeb Jihad on Wednesday (21Dec16) after they were reportedly hacked from the Pretty Little Liars star's phone.
Following her attorney Marty Singer issuing a legal warning, the
online hub removed the images, but now Lucy, 27, has taken to her
Twitter to comment on the scandal.
She began her post by writing: "Well I wasn't going to comment on
something so ridiculous, but since 2017 is gonna be about speaking
my truth… I'm going to say something."
Lucy then continued to insist that while she is not happy with the
images being made public, she will not apologize for them, or any
part of her private life.
"Once again, a woman in the public eye was violated, stolen from
and her private life and body were exposed for anyone to see," she
said. "I will not apologize for living my life and having a
personal life that is all mine. It's truly unfortunate that being
exposed in this way is allowed."
Lucy concluded her post by thanking her fans for their support in
the wake of the picture leak, while also blasting those
responsible.
"Thank you for all the sweet, supportive messages I've been
receiving. It was a much needed reminder that I’m surrounded by so
much love. I appreciate you all very much," she finished up. "And
to whoever did this… kiss my a*s."
Following Singer's letter threatening legal action, Celeb Jihad
bosses took the images down, but later issued a statement in which
they insulted the actress and her appearance in the steamy
snaps.
"Pretty Little Liars star Lucy Hale had nude photos leaked online,"
the post reads. "However her lawyers have demanded that we remove
them on the grounds of copyright infringement, but the real reason
was no doubt because Lucy is making a stupid duck face in them and
her t**ties are so small, saggy, and sad."
The message grows more vicious, even claiming Lucy should be
grateful for the attention she's received from the photos.