Jessica Szohr can't believe sexual assault allegations against Ed Westwick

London [England], November 25 (ANI): Defending her ex and 'Gossip Girl' co-star Ed Westwick, American actress Jessica Szohr said she was not ready to believe that the man she loved would ever sexually assault someone.

The 32-year-old said that she has known Ed for years and he is a "lovely" person.

"I don't think he would ever put someone in a position like that," Szohr stated, Cosmopolitan, when asked about the accusations recently levied against her ex.

The 'Internship' star, who dated the 'Wicked City' star when they co-starred on the 'Gossip Girl.'

This month, three women have accused the 30-year-old, Westwick, of sexual assaulting them in 2014.

However, the actor has adamantly denied the claims.

Westwick and Szohr dated for three years before splitting in April 2010. (ANI)

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