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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.