Actor sued by tour violinist for harassment
USA Today••general
Key Points:
- Violinist Brian King Joseph is suing actor Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management for wrongful termination after reporting a sexual assault incident during Smith's 2025 tour in Las Vegas.
- Joseph alleges he found evidence of a sexual message and other suspicious items in his hotel room, reported it to security and tour management, but was accused of lying and subsequently fired.
- The lawsuit claims Smith had been grooming Joseph for sexual exploitation since November 2024, citing private meetings and inappropriate comments by Smith.
- Joseph alleges tour management lost his bag containing his room key, suggesting a pattern of predatory behavior rather than an isolated event.
- The lawsuit seeks damages for retaliation, wrongful termination, intimidation, sexual harassment, and psychological harm including
