Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20 Million Over 'On the Record' Documentary
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Russell Simmons has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros. Discovery over the HBO Max documentary 'On the Record,' claiming the filmmakers ignored evidence disputing allegations of sexual assault and defamed him. The lawsuit also criticizes the documentary's distribution and media coverage, and comes amid ongoing legal battles related to Simmons's allegations.
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- Russell Simmons Files $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over ‘On the Record’ HBO Max Doc The Hollywood Reporter
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- Russell Simmons sues HBO for $20 million over bombshell documentary alleging sexual misconduct New York Post
- Russell Simmons sues HBO and film-makers over documentary detailing alleged sexual abuse The Guardian
- Russell Simmons Sues HBO for $20 Million Over ‘On the Record’ Documentary Variety
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