"Ex-Def Jam Exec Sues Russell Simmons for 1990s Rape Allegation"

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"Ex-Def Jam Exec Sues Russell Simmons for 1990s Rape Allegation"
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A former Def Jam Recordings executive, identified as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit against co-founder Russell Simmons, alleging that he raped her in 1997 and subjected her to sexual harassment and assault. The lawsuit claims that the incident derailed her career and caused significant distress. This is the latest in a series of sexual misconduct allegations against Simmons, including previous lawsuits and accusations dating back to the 1980s.

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