Four women spoke on the record with The New York Times about a pattern of violent sexual behavior by Russell Simmons from 1988 to 2014. Three of the women say that he raped them.http://nyti.ms/2z9KwCv
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Drew Dixon left Stanford in 1992 to join the hip-hop revolution. She says Russell Simmons sexually harassed her repeatedly when she was an executive at Def Jam. She is accusing him of raping her in 1995. http://nyti.ms/2z9KwCv pic.twitter.com/34A6NpBWKc
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Drew Dixon cited the lingering criticism of black women like Anita Hill and Desiree Washington as contributing reasons for staying quiet until now. http://nyti.ms/2z9KwCv pic.twitter.com/OMt3pNgvHM
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“I gave up something that I loved to do. I erased myself,” Drew Dixon said. Now, “I want people to know why.”http://nyti.ms/2z9KwCv
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When told in detail about the rape accusations and other misconduct, Russell Simmons said: “I will relentlessly fight against any untruthful character assassination that paints me as a man of violence.” http://nyti.ms/2z9KwCv pic.twitter.com/kb9ut3O9U5
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Read Russell Simmons’s full statement on the rape allegations leveled against him:http://nyti.ms/2ATOZby
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Thank you for putting this out there and giving these women a safe place to have a voice!! It’s not an easy thing to do and my Aunt Tina is the bravest person I know!
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This is what happens. They shatter the deepest parts of you.
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This is huge people, keep the message alive, keep sharing, keep showing the world what's right and what isn't.
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It’s getting to the point where they might just want money
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I believe you
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I believe all of these women!!! Russell is very aware of his behavior. How this SPURIOUS yogi sleeps at night is beyond me. Odious fool!! One who has daughters. No respect for women!!The truth always rears its head.
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So if I dont believe these women or him. Should I wait for evidence?
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@UncleRUSH Is a disgusting piece of shit excuse for a human being. That was an incredibly detailed article and I commend every female who spoke out. It's interesting how much more detailed this article is than others.Thanks. Twitter will use this to make your timeline better. UndoUndo
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The New York Times story leaves one unanswered question Why is Russell Simmons not in jail? It appears he belongs there
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Im sorry...hope you get better...
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