Allen, then 56, told Farrow that he had taken the photos the day before, approximately two weeks after he and Previn had first had sexual intercourse.[19] A judicial investigation concluded that Allen and Previn started their sexual relationship in December 1991.[2] Farrow contends that she broke off her relationship with Allen in 1992 following her discovery of the affair;[20][4] Previn and Allen dispute that, claiming that Allen and Farrow were no longer dating when Farrow discovered the photos.[5] Previn was a college student when her relationship with Allen began.[21][22] Allen described his relationship with Previn as a "fling" that developed into a more significant relationship.[23] He has called his role in their relationship since their 1997 marriage "paternal".[24][9][10][25] On August 17, 1992, Allen issued a statement saying that he was in love with Previn.[26]