Anthony Edwards alleges he was molested as a child by director and producer Gary Goddard

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“I met Goddard when I was 12, and he quickly became a dominant force in my life,” the former ER star writes in a Medium post. “He taught me about the value of acting, respect for friendship, and the importance of studying. Pedophiles prey on the weak. My father, who suffered from undiagnosed PTSD from WWII, was not emotionally available. Everyone has the need to bond, and I was no exception. My vulnerability was exploited. I was molested by Goddard, my best friend was raped by him — and this went on for years. The group of us, the gang, stayed quiet."