That probably isn't the case. Victor Salva raped a 12-year-old boy (coercing any sex acts out of a minor is rape, as far as I'm concerned, whether or not there was any penetration), served 15 months of a 3-year sentence, and was later hired by Disney to direct Powder. Actors involved also spoke up in his defense.

I am especially enraged to learn that Salva identifies as gay. I think the term he wants is "predatory pedophile".