Chanel Banks broke her silence on Wednesday after allegedly disappearing for two weeks.
The 36-year-old actress claimed she was not missing in multiple posts shared. on her instagram When her family took to the media claiming that she had disappeared.
“My name is Chanel Banks,” the statement read in part. “I am a 36-year-old American who has silently endured the pain of ritual sexual abuse, manipulation, and absolutely endless torment throughout my life, which I have endured continuously at the hands of my parents since I was a defenseless baby. Everyone in my so-called family is very worried about my current whereabouts. ”
“I met with the police to not only confirm that I was okay, but also to confirm that I was finally free from my mother.” [redacted] and her family,” Banks added.
'Blue Bloods actress reportedly found after weeks of mysterious disappearance
Chanel Banks is not reported missing. (Instagram: Chanel Banks)
A Playa Vista woman claimed she traveled alone to Texas to be baptized by her favorite pastor. According to her Instagram post, the actress' husband dropped her off at the airport.
“He drove me to the airport and then I took a week off…but I also saw it as an opportunity to escape my cage,” Banks explained. . “God said, 'I'm going to give you some money.' And I was shocked when it turned out to be what He said. And God said, 'I'm going to give you some money.' “I want you to move.'' So I made an Exodus and took a first class flight (on Spirit) to Promiseland.''
Banks later said, “My family has been my mental, physical, and emotional watchdog for decades, giving me no authority over my personality. He was not allowed to make any decisions in his life without his approval.''
She ended her long statement in bold red letters: “I'm missing, please don't donate to government funds that say I'm not missing.”
Chanel Banks asked her Instagram followers not to donate to the GoFundMe set up by her family because she is not missing. (Gregory Pace/BEI/Shutterstock)
The bank shared additional posts thursday instagramturned off her comment and said, “I don't know who needs to hear this, but if you care so much, stop harassing me, call the police, and tell me if I'm missing.'' Ask. Let them know your concerns.” ”
“Ask if police in not one but two different states accept expired IDs as adequate proof in a 'missing person' case. And if my 'concerned family' Let them know the fact that you called the police officers and body cameras.'' – You liars. ”
“So, if you're still confused and think I'm missing out, congratulations. You're a jacka–“
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FOX News Digital has reached out to Banks' representatives, the actress' family and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) for comment.
Banks' family filed a missing person report with the Los Angeles Police Department after the incident. “gossip girl” The actress disappeared from her apartment. Authorities said she was found in Texas on November 11 and there was no foul play.
“She is in good spirits,” Los Angeles Police Department spokesman Charles Miller said. people magazine. “There is no danger. She is fine. She has been removed from the missing person system and the investigation has concluded.”
Even though the investigation is complete, Banks' family does not believe authorities have found the right person.
Chanel Banks claims she's the one posting on Instagram. (Photo by Chris Weeks/WireImage)
“They're pretty confident they've seen her,” Banks' cousin, Daniel Tori Shin, said in the article. press conference Wednesday. “But that's not enough.”
Singh claims she has seen body camera footage taken by Texas police that shows a woman who is thinner than Banks wearing clothing that an actress would not wear. Singh said the woman in the video had a New York ID that had expired in 10 years, leading him to believe someone could be impersonating Banks.
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Banks' cousin allegedly started a GoFundMe account to help pay for a private investigator after the family was unable to contact the “Blue Bloods” actress. Singh's last contact with Banks was on October 30th, according to her cousin, before she was found safe.
According to the family's GoFundMe, authorities conducted welfare checks on Nov. 7 and Nov. 8, but Banks was not at her Playa Vista apartment on both occasions.
When her family gained access to Banks' apartment on November 10, all of her belongings except for her cell phone and laptop were still in storage. Singh claimed the actress had left her dog behind and that Banks' car was parked in the apartment complex's parking lot.
Chanel Banks is known for her roles on Gossip Girl and Blue Bloods. (Photo by Chris Weeks/WireImage)
Banks has appeared in several episodes of shows such as: “Blue Bloods” “Twelve'' and “Gossip Girl.''
actress She also uses the name Chanel Farrell.
In recent years, Banks has spent more time focusing on writing than acting.
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