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By Carl Greenwood, Apr. 25, 2014, Mirror.co.uk

X-Men director Bryan singer has hit back at claims he sexually abused a 17-year-old boy.

The 48-year-old director of the upcoming movie X-Men: Days of Future Past - who was accused in a lawsuit of plying a then 17-year-old Michael Egan with drugs and alcohol and sexually abusing him in 1999 - has now slammed the allegations as a "sick twisted shake down".

In a statement, he said: "I do not want these fictitious claims to divert ANY attention from X-Men: Days of Future Past. This fantastic film is a labour of love and one of the greatest experiences of my career.

"So, out of respect to all of the extraordinary contributions from the incredibly talent actors and crew involved, I've decided not to particulate in the upcoming media events for the film.

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