Russell Simmons is under investigation.
The New York Police Department has opened a preliminary investigation into the music mogul following allegations of sexual assault.
In a statement to Et on Thursday, Sgt. Brendan Ryan said, "The NYPD has received information regarding allegations involving Russell Simmons in the NYC area and our detectives are in the process of reviewing that information."
A spokesperson for Simmons tells Et that "Russell Simmons fully supports and will cooperate with the police inquiry and is confident of a swift resolution."
Simmons has been accused of sexual misconduct by 11 women, including a number of alleged incidents that took place in New York. In a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday, he "vehemently denied all these allegations," claiming that he's "never had a sexual encounter that was not consensual or lawful."
According to TMZ, Simmons took a polygraph test on Wednesday while being questioned about his encounter with model Keri Claussen Khalighi. In an article...
The New York Police Department has opened a preliminary investigation into the music mogul following allegations of sexual assault.
In a statement to Et on Thursday, Sgt. Brendan Ryan said, "The NYPD has received information regarding allegations involving Russell Simmons in the NYC area and our detectives are in the process of reviewing that information."
A spokesperson for Simmons tells Et that "Russell Simmons fully supports and will cooperate with the police inquiry and is confident of a swift resolution."
Simmons has been accused of sexual misconduct by 11 women, including a number of alleged incidents that took place in New York. In a statement posted to Instagram on Wednesday, he "vehemently denied all these allegations," claiming that he's "never had a sexual encounter that was not consensual or lawful."
According to TMZ, Simmons took a polygraph test on Wednesday while being questioned about his encounter with model Keri Claussen Khalighi. In an article...
- 12/15/2017
- Entertainment Tonight
Russell Simmons hooked himself up to a lie detector, and says the results prove he did Not sexually assault model Keri Claussen Khalighi. TMZ obtained this image of Simmons taking the polygraph Wednesday in the L.A. area. Russell's camp says it was administered by a national leader in the field of polygraphing. We're told he was asked a series of questions about the allegations made by Khalighi. You'll recall, she claims Simmons forced her...
- 12/14/2017
- by TMZ Staff
- TMZ
Music mogul Russell Simmons, who has been besieged by accusations of rape by multiple women, vowed Thursday to clear his name. In an Instagram post, Simmons said that he will “properly defend myself” and “prove without any doubt” that the accusations against him are false. “Today, I begin to properly defend myself. I will prove without any doubt that I am innocent of all rape charges. Today, I will focus on ‘The Original Sin’ (Keri Claussen), the claim that created this insane pile on of my #MeToo,” Simmons wrote, referring to former model Keri Claussen Khalighi, who Simmons is accused of.
- 12/14/2017
- by Tim Kenneally
- The Wrap
Ray Bradbury adapted to the screen is always something to check out; this Jack Smight- directed trio of stories bound together by a mystery man wearing the graffiti of the title at least works up a little ethereal-cereal excitement. Husband and wife Rod Steiger and Claire Bloom spout ominous dialogue as they face various futuristic threats.
The Illustrated Man
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 103 min. / Street Date September 19, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins, Jason Evers, Tim Weldon, Christine Matchett
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Art Direction: Joel Schiller
Film Editor: Archie Marshek
Original Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Written by Howard B. Kreitsek from the book by Ray Bradbury
Produced by Howard B. Kreitsek, Ted Mann
Directed by Jack Smight
Ray Bradbury must have had some frustrating times as a screenwriter, although the three times I saw him in person he never...
The Illustrated Man
Blu-ray
Warner Archive Collection
1969 / Color / 2:35 widescreen / 103 min. / Street Date September 19, 2017 / available through the WBshop / 21.99
Starring: Rod Steiger, Claire Bloom, Robert Drivas, Don Dubbins, Jason Evers, Tim Weldon, Christine Matchett
Cinematography: Philip H. Lathrop
Art Direction: Joel Schiller
Film Editor: Archie Marshek
Original Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Written by Howard B. Kreitsek from the book by Ray Bradbury
Produced by Howard B. Kreitsek, Ted Mann
Directed by Jack Smight
Ray Bradbury must have had some frustrating times as a screenwriter, although the three times I saw him in person he never...
- 9/12/2017
- by Glenn Erickson
- Trailers from Hell
WWE.com
The original Sin Cara would hurt his finger and want to stop a match but Jorge Arias who now portrays the masked Lucha Dragon refused to give up last night during his Raw match with Big E in Barclays Center, even after suffering a dislocated shoulder injury.
After Kalisto got a win over Kofi Kingston in front of a sell-out crowd in Brooklyn last night, Xavier Woods challenged Sin Cara to a match which of course, once the challenge was accepted, Woods would bail and send in Big E as the opponent for the match up.
The action was exciting and the New York crowd were into both stars when Cara was pulled from the ring apron to the floor immediately dislocating his shoulder. The star persevered and even went on to perform a dive from the top which can’t have helped his injury.
Although Big E...
The original Sin Cara would hurt his finger and want to stop a match but Jorge Arias who now portrays the masked Lucha Dragon refused to give up last night during his Raw match with Big E in Barclays Center, even after suffering a dislocated shoulder injury.
After Kalisto got a win over Kofi Kingston in front of a sell-out crowd in Brooklyn last night, Xavier Woods challenged Sin Cara to a match which of course, once the challenge was accepted, Woods would bail and send in Big E as the opponent for the match up.
The action was exciting and the New York crowd were into both stars when Cara was pulled from the ring apron to the floor immediately dislocating his shoulder. The star persevered and even went on to perform a dive from the top which can’t have helped his injury.
Although Big E...
- 12/29/2015
- by Kenny McIntosh
- Obsessed with Film
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