"Former Def Jam Producer Sues Russell Simmons for Alleged '90s Rape"

A former music video producer, identified as Jane Doe, has sued Russell Simmons for allegedly raping her in the late '90s. She claimed Simmons pinned her down on his bed and raped her despite her rejecting his advances. The lawsuit also mentioned Simmons' alleged pattern of sexual harassment and assault towards other women. Doe stated that the incident disrupted her career and caused her to suffer from dissociation, depression, and anxiety. Simmons, who has previously denied forcing himself on anyone, fled to Bali in 2017 after facing multiple accusations of rape and sexual misconduct.