This week disgraced music mogul Russell Simmons was accused of rape by Alexia Norton, the granddaughter of book publisher W.W. Norton [click here if you missed that].
Russell denies the claims...
In reaction to the Variety report Russell stated,
“I’m deeply saddened by this story from Alexia. At no time did she share these feelings about her first sexual encounter with me, which took place roughly 28 years ago. I have taken multiple lie detector tests that affirm I never sexually assaulted anyone. Alexia and I dated, were intimate and attended multiple events together after she alleges the incident occurred in 1990.”In a separate statement to ABC Radio Russell insists,
“I have respectfully, factually and comprehensively denied the charges of sexual violence against me. From the very first allegation in October, I have provided statements of witnesses who testified to my innocence some thirty years ago.”
