Sexual Assault Accuser Files Defamation Suit Against Russell Simmons

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Russell Simmons was served with a defamation lawsuit while at his Gdas Bali Health And Wellness Resort. The lawsuit was delivered by process server Daniel John Ayoub on March 5th, at approximately 12:30 p.m. local time.

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BEVERLY HILLS, CA – JUNE 24: Music Mogul Russell Simmons speaks at the Culture Creators 2nd Annual Awards Brunch Presented By Motions Hair And Ciroc at Mr. C Beverly Hills on June 24, 2017 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Jerritt Clark/Getty Images for Culture Creators )

Ayoub was able to approach Simmons directly to hand over the legal documents related to a case filed by Drew Dixon, a former music executive.

Drew Dixon has filed a lawsuit seeking compensatory and punitive damages for defamation against Simmons. The case stems from a December 2023 interview in which Simmons referred to Dixon, among others, as liars.

Dixon previously accused Simmons of sexual assault in 1995. The legal documents were successfully delivered to Simmons, who was identified by Ayoub at the resort. Simmons acknowledged receipt of the documents before contacting his security team.