Anthony Anderson is listed as a subject of a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department

Anthony Anderson Being Investigated by the LAPD, Actor Disputes Woman's Claims He Assaulted Her

Anthony Anderson is listed as the subject of a criminal investigation by the Los Angeles Police Department, PEOPLE confirms.

A spokesperson for the Los Angeles Police Department says that the actor, 47, is a subject in an ongoing investigation but declined to provide any further details about the case.

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According to The Blast, an unidentified woman claimed the actor assaulted her while meeting for a business opportunity. The actor “unequivocally disputes” the woman’s claims.

In a statement to PEOPLE, Anderson’s rep says, “It’s unfortunate that anyone can file a police report whether it is true or false. The authorities have not contacted Anthony or any of his representatives about this matter. Anthony unequivocally disputes the claim.”

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The Blast reports the woman filed a police report earlier this year with the Hollywood Division of LAPD.

Anderson has been previously accused of assault. The Black-ish star and an assistant director were accused of raping an extra on the set of 2004’s Hustle & Flow, but charges against them were later dropped, according to Variety.

Anderson is perhaps best known for his role as Andre Johnson in the family sitcom Black-ish opposite stars Tracee Ellis Ross.

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He recently received his fourth consecutive Emmy nomination for his role as Johnson in the show and is set to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame later this year, Variety reports.