Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20M Over Sexual Misconduct Documentary
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Variety
Russell Simmons is suing HBO and the filmmakers of the documentary 'On the Record' for $20 million, claiming defamation and suppression of evidence related to sexual misconduct allegations against him. The lawsuit seeks the removal of the documentary from HBO platforms and alleges that the film damaged his reputation despite supporting evidence he provided. The case highlights ongoing legal disputes surrounding the documentary and Simmons' reputation.