Hunter S. Thompson
Author, Journalist

Allegations Summary:
Violent groping
Industry:
Alleged Victim Gender:
Female

Hunter S. Thompson was a journalist and writer best known for his “gonzo journalism” style and his novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

In 1990, Thompson was charged with violently groping a woman who declined his sexual advances.  Thompson stated that the woman was drunk, and that she was the one who made aggressive sexual advances.

Prosecutors eventually asked for a dismissal of the charges, believing that their case was not strong enough to win.

Film/TV Appearances
as cast member
Johnny Depp: The Love of the Bizarre
Self (archive footage)
2023
Freak Power: The Ballot or the Bomb
Self (archive footage)
2020
Jimmy Carter: Rock & Roll President
Self (archive footage)
2020
TVTV: Video Revolutionaries
Self
2018
For No Good Reason
Self (archive footage)
2012
Animals, Whores & Dialogue: Breakfast with Hunter Vol. 2
Self (archive footage)
2010
Gonzo: The Life and Work of Dr. Hunter S. Thompson
Self (archive footage)
2008
Annie Leibovitz: Life Through a Lens
Self (archive footage)
2007
Buy the Ticket, Take the Ride
Self (archive footage)
2006
Fuck
Self (archive footage)
2006
Come on Down: Searching for the American Dream
Self
2005
Breakfast with Hunter
Self
2003
Hunter Goes to Hollywood
Self
2003
Tripping
Self
1999
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Other Duke in Matrix Flashback (uncredited)
1998
Anthem
Self
1997
E! True Hollywood Story (TV Series - 1 Episode)
1996
Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self - Guest
1993
Hunter S. Thompson: The Crazy Never Die
Self
1988
American Masters (TV Series - 1 Episode)
Self
1986
Fear and Loathing on the Road to Hollywood
Self
1978