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| When Oompa Loompas Go Bad |
| 2007-03-24 |
| A California actor who has had several minor film and television roles has been arrested in Scottsdale on suspicion of sexually abusing a 15-year-old girl. Scottsdale Police said 36-year-old Jonathan Simanton was staying with family Tuesday when he allegedly fondled his nephew's teenage babysitter. According to investigators, Simanton admitted to touching the victim inappropriately. They also said there were indications he was under the influence at the time of the incident. He was booked on $4,500 bail in a Maricopa County, Ariz., jail. Simanton is a little person who played an elf in "Surviving Christmas" and an Oompa Loompa in "Epic Movie." The 3 foot 6 inch Simanton also appeared in "Turbo: A Power Rangers Movie," and on TV in "Reno 911" and "The King of Queens." |
| Posted by:Anonymoose |