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Stan Lee Dropped From Dropping Puck At Coyotes Game
Stan Lee, the Marvel Comics legend, was dropped after allegations of sexual harassment surfaced. He's in town for Ace Comic Con.

PHOENIX, AZ – Stan Lee won't be dropping the puck at the Coyotes game on Friday. The team dropped the Marvel Comics legend after reports earlier this week alleging that Lee had sexually harassed nurses who care for him.
The 95-year-old Lee is in town for this weekend's Ace Comic Con. He's scheduled to be on a panel hosted by artist Todd McFarlane at the Gila River Arena on Saturday.
On Tuesday, the Daily Mail reported that Lee "is accused of groping nurses and demanding oral sex in the shower."
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The paper reported that Lee's lawyer told them he "categorically denies" the allegations.
No police report has been made and no lawsuits have been filed.
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Lee, who helped create some of the most well-known characters in comics history — including Spider Man, the Fantastic Four, and the X-Men — will still appear at Ace Comic Con this weekend.
In addition to appearing on a panel, he will pose for photos with fans and sign autographs.
Photo of Stan Lee at a panel at Comic Con in San Diego via Sandy Huffaker, stringer/Getty Images News/Getty Images
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