B.o.B is pushing again laborious towards a civil lawsuit filed in California that accuses him of sexually assaulting a girl in a San Diego resort room following his April 26 live performance—an allegation the Hip-Hop artist flatly denies.
The lady, referred to in authorized filings solely as “Jane,” claims the alleged incident occurred round 3 a.m. on the Westin Lodge within the Gaslamp Quarter after she and her cousin attended B.o.B’s present and have been invited to an after-party.
She alleges that when her cousin briefly stepped out of the room, B.o.B touched her with out consent, pressured her legs aside and mentioned, “What makes you suppose I gained’t kiss you proper now,” earlier than doing so. She additionally claims his spouse entered the room throughout the encounter however was instructed to go away.
B.o.B, whose actual identify is Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., has responded by his lawyer Leron E. Rogers of Fox Rothschild LLP, calling the claims totally false.
“Our shopper, Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., recognized professionally as B.o.B, categorically denies the false allegations contained within the Grievance filed. This submitting seems to be a calculated try and leverage publicity and extract a monetary settlement from a public determine — a baseless ‘cash seize’ below the pretense of litigation,” the assertion reads.
The lawsuit, filed November 7 in Los Angeles County, consists of no prison expenses and stays a civil matter. No arrests have been made, and the case remains to be in its early levels.
In response to the grievance, the girl says B.o.B’s music helped her emotionally throughout most cancers therapy and that she felt a deep connection to his work. She claims members of his staff have been current throughout the alleged incident however didn’t intervene.
B.o.B’s authorized staff additional acknowledged, “Mr. Simmons won’t be intimidated or coerced by such techniques, nor will he stay silent whereas his identify and repute are unfairly attacked.”
The lawsuit alleges that the incident ended solely after B.o.B.’s supervisor knocked on the door. The lady is in search of damages, although the precise quantity has not been disclosed.
In a pointy rebuke of the claims, B.o.B’s lawyer added, “We imagine the allegations are a fabricated narrative and the plaintiff is utilizing B.o.B as a scapegoat … Fabricating accusations of this nature is each irresponsible and dangerous.”
The artist, recognized for hits like “Airplanes” and “Nothin’ on You,” has not commented publicly past the authorized assertion. His staff has indicated they won’t present additional remarks right now.
“Mr. Simmons acknowledges that true victims of sexual assault need to be heard and supported, and false claims solely undermine their pursuit of justice,” the assertion concluded.
As of November 12, each events are getting ready for the following steps in court docket.
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