Music mogul Russell Simmons has been ordered to continue facing an assault lawsuit filed by a former Def Jam executive after a judge dismissed a key part of his defense.
Simmons had argued that the case should not move forward based on his claim of permanent residency in Indonesia. However, a magistrate judge rejected that argument, allowing the lawsuit to proceed.
The case was filed by a former Def Jam executive who accused Simmons of assault. Specific details of the allegations have not been fully released in court documents.
With the residency defense dismissed, Simmons is now required to respond to the lawsuit in court as the legal process continues.
Simmons has previously denied similar allegations in other cases.
No trial date has been set yet, and the case will move forward as both sides present evidence and arguments.
