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Russell Simmons Sues HBO Over Defamation Claims Related to Documentary

Russell Simmons is suing HBO and filmmakers of 'On the Record' for $20 million, alleging defamation and suppression of evidence in the documentary.


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Russell Simmons has filed a $20 million defamation lawsuit against HBO and the filmmakers of 'On the Record,' claiming they ignored evidence supporting his innocence. The documentary, which features allegations of sexual assault against Simmons, premiered at Sundance in 2020 and was later acquired by HBO Max. Simmons' legal team argues that the filmmakers disregarded credible information and witness statements that could have refuted the allegations. The lawsuit raises questions about the documentary's distribution and the legal implications of defamation claims beyond the typical statute of limitations.

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The articles discuss Russell Simmons' lawsuit against HBO and filmmakers over a documentary alleging sexual abuse.

Simmons claims defamation and expresses frustration over the documentary's impact on his reputation.

The tone varies, with one article being neutral and the other leaning negative regarding Simmons' grievances.

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Russell Simmons Files Defamation Lawsuit Against HBO and 'On the Record' Documentary Creators
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"…The lawsuit falls outside of the one-year statute of limitations to claim defamation, but could hinge on the global distribution mentioned in the statement from Ansari and DiMare."

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