Will Smith sued by former tour member for wrongful termination, sexual harassment
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Key Points:
- Brian King Joseph, a former violinist and crew member for Will Smith's 2025 tour, has filed a lawsuit alleging wrongful termination and sexual harassment after reporting workplace safety hazards and a suspicious hotel room break-in.
- Joseph claimed someone unlawfully entered his Las Vegas hotel room during the tour, leaving a handwritten note and personal items, and that he feared a sexual assault might occur; he reported the incident to hotel authorities, police, and Smith's team.
- After reporting the incident, Joseph alleges he was wrongfully terminated and accused of fabricating the situation, with another violinist hired to replace him; he also accuses Smith of grooming him for further sexual exploitation, citing a pattern of predatory behavior.
- Smith's
