Russell Simmons Faces New Defamation Lawsuit from Drew Dixon

Drew Dixon, a former Def Jam executive who previously accused Russell Simmons of rape, has filed a defamation lawsuit against him for discrediting her allegations.

Drew Dixon accuses Russell Simmons of defamation for suggesting she lied about her rape allegations for fame.
The lawsuit stems from Simmons' comments in a December podcast interview, where he downplayed the allegations against him.
Simmons faces multiple lawsuits, including another recent one for rape by a former Def Jam executive identified as Jane Doe.
Dixon's lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, accusing Simmons of a malicious campaign to discredit her.
Simmons has previously denied the allegations of sexual misconduct, claiming all his relationships have been consensual.

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