Sexual

Smokey Robinson’s Attorney Decries Sexual Battery Lawsuit as a Money Grab Against the 85-Year-Old Icon

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Los Angeles, CA — A lawsuit alleging sexual battery against renowned Motown artist Smokey Robinson has ignited a media storm, prompting his attorney to declare it an attempt to extract money from the singer, who is 85 years old. This marks the first public response from Robinson’s legal team since four women leveled accusations against him earlier this week. Filed on Tuesday, the lawsuit includes allegations of assault and sexual battery, naming both Smokey Robinson and his wife, Frances. The plaintiffs, referred to as Jane Doe 1, 2, 3, and 4, claim they endured repeated … Read more

Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict Against Hollywood Director James Toback Sends Strong Message on Sexual Abuse Accountability

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A jury in New York awarded $1.68 billion in damages on Wednesday to 40 women who accused writer and director James Toback of sexual abuse over 35 years, according to attorneys representing the plaintiffs. This landmark decision follows a lawsuit initiated in Manhattan in 2022, coinciding with New York state’s introduction of a one-year window for individuals to file lawsuits concerning historical sexual assault claims. The verdict stands as one of the most significant jury awards in New York’s history and among the largest since the #MeToo movement gained traction, attorney Brad Beckworth from Nix … Read more

New York Jury Delivers Historic $1.68 Billion Verdict Against Director James Toback in Landmark Sexual Abuse Case

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A New York jury awarded $1.68 billion in damages to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of sexual abuse spanning 35 years, according to the plaintiffs’ legal representatives. This significant verdict came from a lawsuit filed in Manhattan in 2022, following New York state’s implementation of a one-year window allowing individuals to file claims related to past sexual assaults. The jury’s decision is one of the largest of its kind since the emergence of the #MeToo movement and stands as a landmark in New York state history, said attorney Brad Beckworth from Nix Patterson … Read more

Landmark Verdict: James Toback Ordered to Pay $1.68 Billion for Sexual Assault and Abuse, Signaling Continued Fight for #MeToo Justice

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NEW YORK — A jury has awarded more than $1.6 billion to 40 women who accused filmmaker James Toback of a sustained pattern of sexual misconduct, including assault and psychological abuse. This verdict stems from a lawsuit that followed a 2017 investigation revealing multiple allegations of harassment against Toback. The damages awarded consist of $280 million in compensatory damages and $1.4 billion in punitive damages. Mary Monahan, one of the plaintiffs, expressed her feelings of validation after the verdict, stating, “A jury heard us and a jury believed us.” Lead counsel Brad Beckworth emphasized the … Read more