Josh Hartnett is suing the Daily Mirror for printing a story that alleges he had sex in a posh hotel library.

The tabloid also claimed that the whole thing was caught on CCTV.

Here was what the Daily Mirror wrote:

“Unfortunately the hotel has security cameras all over the place - the library included. This means their every spit and cough was recorded, and cringing hotel workers saw all of Josh’s X-rated moves. Josh didn’t seem bothered that the library wasn’t locked and anyone could just burst in. He just kind of went for it.
“After the event, someone had a quiet word in Josh’s ear and he was asked to take his personal business elsewhere in future. Josh took it on the chin and didn’t kick up a fuss. He’s been as good as gold since.”

Josh’s lawyers filed the lawsuit today and in addition to money, he also wants a public apology from the British tabloid.

The lawyer says:

“The allegations are “not only untrue but a complete fabrication. They were “defamatory and unsubstantiated”.

Hell, Josh Hartnett, you don’t deny a story like this. You should be glad that people are even mentioning your name. You just have to admit that the story is true, and then you change the story around a bit.