"New Federal Lawsuit Accuses Russell Simmons of 1990s Rape of Def Jam Executive"

A woman identified as Jane Doe has filed a federal lawsuit against Russell Simmons, alleging that he sexually assaulted her in the 1990s while she worked as a music executive at Def Jam Recordings. The lawsuit details the alleged assault, claiming that Simmons made sexual advances and ultimately raped her. Doe is suing Simmons for sexual battery/assault, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violation of the New York City Gender Motivated Violence Act. This is not the first time Simmons has faced such allegations, and he has denied previous claims.