Another Woman Levels Sexual Assault Claims Against Russell Simmons
An author is alleging sexual assault accusations against Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons in an online essay posted nearly three decades later.
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An author is alleging sexual assault accusations against Def Jam Records co-founder Russell Simmons in an online essay posted nearly three decades later.
A woman filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Russell Simmons, accusing the hip-hop mogul of raping her.
The decision comes as the department continues to look into rape allegations against Harvey Weinstein and Russell Simmons.
The NYPD has opened a preliminary investigation into accusations of sexual misconduct against hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons, CBS News has learned.
Simmons vehemently denied what he called "these horrific accusations," saying in a statement emailed to CBS2 that "all of my relations have been consensual."
The founder of hip-hop music label Def Jam Recordings and CEO of Rush Communications released a statement after screenwriter Jenny Lumet accused him of forcing her to have sex with him in 1991.
Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and Donte Clark recently sat down with 1010 WINS' Larry Mullins to discuss their new documentary "Romeo is Bleeding."
A crowd flooded Times Square Sunday to protest President Donald Trump's immigration policies, claiming they target Muslims.
RushCard, a pre-paid debit card system backed by hip-hop mogul Russel Simmons will create a 'multi-million dollar' fund to help cover costs for thousands of users.
The company declared a fee holiday, but it might not be enough to keep disgruntled customers from leaving.
Hip-hop mogul and animal-rights advocate Russell Simmons is comparing New York City's horse-drawn carriages to slavery and the Holocaust.
Protesters angry about the Eric Garner grand jury decision rallied outside City Hall Wednesday, demanding action against what they called brutality and racial disparities in policing.
A group of young people at the Rikers Island jail complex received some words of encouragement Thursday from hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons and actor LL Cool J.
The Rev. Al Sharpton and other civil rights leaders have launched a social media campaign in an effort to stop the violent "knockout game."
Gabrielle Fialkoff was named the inauguration chairwoman. Fialkoff, the president of a jewelry company, served as finance chairwoman for de Blasio's successful runs for public advocate and mayor.
Adam "MCA" Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away Friday but left behind a standard for young artists to strive toward.
Chanting "We are the 99 percent!" they raised their voices, raised their signs and raised a ruckus as they marched through the land of the ladies who lunch.
On Monday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg said "Occupy Wall Street" protesters can stay and have their say as along as they're law-abiding. But also expressing themselves were the business owners around Zuccotti Park, who are angered.
Rep. Peter King's hearings took an emotional turn when Rep. Keith Ellison, the first Muslim elected to Congress, tried to speak of the heroism and patriotism of Mohamad Salman Hamdani, a New York City EMT who died on 9/11.
"The reasons the hearings are focusing on the Muslim community, the president's own national security advisor said al Qaeda is attempting to radicalize the Muslim-American community," King said.
A coalition of over 100 interfaith, nonprofit and governmental organizations plans to rally in New York City against a planned congressional hearing on Muslims' role in homegrown terrorism.
The smiling faces of loved ones lost to gun violence decorated signs, shirts and buttons as the crowd marched to Times Square.
This week has been designated as "Peace Week" and entertainers are teaming up with politicians to push for stricter gun laws.
President Barack Obama told voters in Bridgeport that in three days they could set the direction of Connecticut and the nation for years to come.
An NYC mother said she paid hundreds for her girls to see pop star Billie Eilish, but instead of tickets, she got a costly lesson.
It's Election Day in NYC, and it's been a heated Democratic primary between the 11 candidates vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
It's Election Day in New York City as voters head to the polls for the 2025 Democratic primary for mayor.
Today is the last chance for NYC voters to cast their ballots in the primary elections, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Israel and Iran had indicated backing for an apparent ceasefire announced by President Trump, but hours later, there were claims of fresh missile launches.
An NYC mother said she paid hundreds for her girls to see pop star Billie Eilish, but instead of tickets, she got a costly lesson.
It's Election Day in NYC, and it's been a heated Democratic primary between the 11 candidates vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
It's Election Day in New York City as voters head to the polls for the 2025 Democratic primary for mayor.
Today is the last chance for NYC voters to cast their ballots in the primary elections, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
The FDNY has confirmed a fire that tore through three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
NYC faces another excessive heat warning Tuesday, while parts of Long Island and New Jersey are under a heat advisory.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
NYC and the surrounding area could face the first heat wave of 2025 this week, as summer officially begins.
Excessive heat is expected to hit NYC over the next few days, after summer officially arrived Friday night.
It's a steamy day around NYC, with highs expected to hit 90 and the chance of severe thunderstorms.
People at Paterson's Hinchliffe Stadium for high school graduations fainted as temperatures reached dangerously high levels, the city's public safety director said.
NYC faces another excessive heat warning Tuesday, while parts of Long Island and New Jersey are under a heat advisory.
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
This year, Andrew Cuomo, Jim McGreevey and Anthony Weiner are all trying to make a comeback.
NYC faces another excessive heat warning Tuesday, while parts of Long Island and New Jersey are under a heat advisory.
Saturday marked the first full day of summer 2025 in NYC after the summer solstice occurred at 10:41 p.m. Friday.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
A grassroots organization is using a new tool to alert communities to sightings of federal immigration agents amid an uptick in enforcement on Long Island and President Trump's directive to expand deportation efforts in Democratic-run cities like New York.
A Democratic candidate hoping to run Hempstead, a longtime Republican stronghold, says he's not happy about the legality of appointing -- not electing -- town supervisors.
It's Election Day in NYC, and it's been a heated Democratic primary between the 11 candidates vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
It's Election Day in New York City as voters head to the polls for the 2025 Democratic primary for mayor.
Today is the last chance for NYC voters to cast their ballots in the primary elections, and polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Israel and Iran had indicated backing for an apparent ceasefire announced by President Trump, but hours later, there were claims of fresh missile launches.
The FDNY has confirmed a fire that tore through three homes in the Bronx on Sunday was sparked by lithium-ion batteries.
Novo Nordisk said it will stop selling Wegovy on Hims & Hers, claiming the telehealth company sold knockoff versions of the weight-loss drug.
A Long Island teenager says a Navy SEAL museum and the people who run it inspired him to overcome an unthinkable challenge.
The clock is ticking on United Healthcare and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center to reach a contract agreement or thousands of patients could lose coverage for much-needed care.
A bill that would make it standard issue for first responders to carry EpiPens or other devices for life-threatening allergies is now in Congress.
Terminally ill New Yorkers would have the legal ability to end their own lives with pharmaceutical drugs under a bill that's been approved by the New York state Legislature.
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC was adjourned for the day Wednesday due to a sick juror.
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
The judge in the Sean "Diddy" Combs sex trafficking and racketeering trial in NYC dismissed one of the jurors Monday.
Kanye West showed up at the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs on Friday in New York City.
Elly De La Cruz homered, tripled and drove in three runs as the Reds defeated the Yankees 6-1 on Monday night.
The Mets lost for the ninth time in their last 10 games, 3-2 to the Braves on Monday night.
Pacers star guard Tyrese Haliburton, who had been playing with a strained calf, went down in the first quarter and would not return.
Kyle Schwarber and Edmundo Sosa homered, Jesús Luzardo tossed 6 2/3 scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies regained sole possession of first place in the NL East with a 7-1 victory over the slumping New York Mets.
Jazz Chisholm Jr. hit a go-ahead, two-run double during a three-run eighth inning, leading the Yankees over the Orioles 4-2 Sunday.
The nonprofit Qaravan is working to help immigrants fleeing homophobia, discrimination, and war in the former Soviet countries of Eastern Europe.
New York City police charged a man with murder after a U.S. Navy veteran was shot and killed during an alleged road rage incident in the Bronx.
A Bronx high school student is pushing to pass a bill that would require closed captions in movie theaters across the state.
As the manager of Dollar Universe LLC, Luis Almonte said the mystery is part of the fun for many shoppers.
At a historic Jewish community center, Jewish and Asian neighbors are building bridges through shared programming and a new tradition: A street festival called "Shalom Dragon."
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
Cosplayers flooded New York City's Javits Center in October 2024 for the annual New York Comic Con convention.
Tens of thousands of people flooded Manhattan streets on June 2, 2024 for the 60th annual Israel Day on Fifth Parade.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
A New York City mother said she paid hundreds for her girls to see pop star Billie Eilish. But as CBS News New York's Mahsa Saeidi reports, instead of tickets, she got a costly lesson.
A ceasefire announced early Tuesday morning on social media by President Trump appears to be over. Hours after the announcement, Israeli officials said Iran launched missiles on northern Israel, which Iran denied.
Temperatures are expected to feel like triple digits Tuesday as the dangerous heat continues. CBS News New York's Derick Waller reports.
CBS News New York's John Elliott has the latest weather forecast.
As CBS News New York's Christina Fan reports, it's been a heated Democratic primary between the 11 candidates vying to replace Mayor Eric Adams.
