Will Smith sued over allegations he retaliated against violinist who reported sexual harassment
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Key Points:
- Violinist Brian King Joseph filed a lawsuit accusing Will Smith of retaliation after being fired for reporting a suspected hotel room intrusion and sexual harassment during a tour with the actor and rapper.
- The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, details an incident in Las Vegas where Joseph found signs of unauthorized entry into his hotel room, including personal items and a note suggesting someone would return.
- Joseph reported the incident to hotel security, police, and Smith's representatives, but was subsequently accused of lying and terminated by a Smith representative days later.
- The complaint alleges no effort was made to verify Joseph’s claims, and he was replaced by another violinist despite being told the tour was "moving in a different direction."
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