The ongoing legal battle between Russell Simmons and his rape accuser, known as Jane Doe, has taken a new turn as she blasts his claim of being “retired” in Indonesia. The music mogul has been accused of sexual assault by multiple women, including Doe, and has denied all allegations.
Simmons, who has been living in Bali, Indonesia since 2018, recently filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit against him, arguing that he cannot be sued in the United States because he is not a resident. However, Doe’s legal team has fired back, stating that Simmons is not retired and is actively conducting business in the US through his companies.
In a statement, Doe’s lawyer stated, “Mr. Simmons is not retired, he is simply running from the court’s jurisdiction to avoid taking accountability for his actions. He continues to conduct business in the US and has not given up his ties to the country.”
Doe’s legal team also pointed out that Simmons has been actively promoting his businesses and projects on social media, including his clothing line and a new documentary. They argue that this shows he is still conducting business in the US and should be held accountable for his actions.
Simmons’ lawyer has yet to respond to these claims, but the court has denied his motion to dismiss the case. The case will now move forward, and Doe’s legal team is determined to hold Simmons accountable for his alleged actions.
Doe first filed the lawsuit against Simmons in 2018, accusing him of raping her in a hotel room in 1988. She claims that Simmons lured her to his hotel room under the pretense of discussing a business opportunity, but instead, he sexually assaulted her. Simmons has denied these allegations and has maintained his innocence.
The case against Simmons is just one of many that have been brought against him in recent years. In 2017, several women came forward with allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, leading to Simmons stepping down from his companies and publicly apologizing for any harm he may have caused.
As the legal battle continues, it remains to be seen what the outcome will be. But one thing is clear: Doe is not backing down and is determined to seek justice for herself and other women who have accused Simmons of sexual assault.
