Porn star James Deen denies rape allegations

Adult film star James Deen has shut down allegations of sexual assault, branding the accusations "false and defamatory".

Two unidentified adult actresses have reportedly made complaints against the leading porn star, who appeared opposite Lindsay Lohan in low-budget erotic thriller The Canyons, accusing him of being physically rough with them during separate intimate incidents.

One woman, an ex of Deen's, alleges her assault occurred off camera, while the second female claims she was treated badly on the set of one of his raunchy films.

The ladies have yet to file police reports, and Deen is hoping to pre-empt the drama by speaking out to dismiss any suggestions of inappropriate behavior.

He tells TMZ.com, "I want to assure my friends, fans and colleagues that these allegations are both false and defamatory."

Deen was also the star of reality TV personality Farrah Abraham's porn film debut, Farrah Superstar: Backdoor Teen Mom.