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legalcrime1 year ago

"New Federal Lawsuit Alleges Russell Simmons Raped Def Jam Exec in '90s"

Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, is being sued by a former executive over alleged sexual harassment and battery in the 1990s, which she claims derailed her career. The lawsuit alleges that Simmons raped her and subjected her to pervasive harassment, causing her emotional distress and financial damages. The complaint is one of several brought under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, and seeks compensatory, consequential, exemplary, general, and punitive damages. Simmons, who previously faced sexual assault allegations in 2017, denied the claims.

via The Guardian|
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legalcrime1 year ago

"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.

via Pitchfork|
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legalcrime1 year ago

"Def Jam Founder Russell Simmons Faces Multiple Lawsuits for Alleged Sexual Assault"

A former music video producer, identified as Jane Doe, has sued Russell Simmons, alleging that he raped her in the late 1990s when she worked for Def Jam Recordings. The lawsuit details the alleged assault at Simmons' Manhattan apartment and claims that Simmons also sexually harassed her at work. The lawsuit was filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act and the New York City Gender Motivated Violence Act, which allow suits outside the statute of limitations. Simmons has apologized for being "thoughtless and insensitive," but denies being violent.

via Variety|
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legal-music1 year ago

Former Def Jam Executive Sues Russell Simmons for Alleged Rape

A former Def Jam Recordings executive has filed a lawsuit against Russell Simmons, accusing him of raping her at his apartment in the 1990s. The plaintiff, identified as a former senior music executive and video producer, alleges that Simmons' harassment stalled her career and led to emotional distress. The lawsuit includes claims for battery, false imprisonment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and a violation of New York’s gender-motivated violence law, taking advantage of the state's Adult Survivors Act. This follows previous accusations against Simmons and comes amid a wave of complaints in the entertainment industry.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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