Matthew Newton quits Jessica Chastain's film, Eve, after public backlash

Matthew Newton has stepped down following backlash over his history of alleged domestic violence as he says 'I can never undo the harm that I've caused'

• Newton released a statement on Friday saying he's trying to make 'amends' for his past failings. 
• Chastain was criticized online for selecting the Australian writer and director for her next project
• Newton, 41, has a history of alleged assault and domestic violence claims, dating back to 2006 in his native Australia
• Molly's Game star is an outspoken advocate for the Time's Up movement and women's rights
• In 2006, Newton was arrested for alleged physical assault of his former partner Brooke Satchwell 
• In 2010, Newton's then-girlfriend Rachael Taylor filed a protective order against him, alleging physical, verbal and emotional abuse 
• Newton was also arrested twice in Miami, Florida, in 201

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