Michael Egan, the man who is suing 'X-Men' director Bryan Singer claiming he raped him as a teenager, named a further three people on Monday April 21st. He alleges the men are part of an underage sex ring which abused him in late 1999 and 2000.

Television executives Garth Ancier and David Neuman and entertainment firm executive Gary Goddard were all named at a news conference by Egan's attorney Jeff Herman.

Also present at the conference was Egan's mother, Bonnie Mound, who took the opportunity to defend her son, who is seeking damages exceeding $10 million.

SOUNDBITE mother of Michael Egan, Bonnie Mound, saying (English):

"There's talk that Mike is here for his 15 minutes of fame - do you call this fame? This isn't fame. What part of this is fame? Do you think Mike and I sitting here, do you think we like it? No. It's not about money, it's about disarming these pedophiles who use their wealth and power to escape justice - that's what it's about."

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