Male tour violinist files sexual harassment lawsuit against Will Smith
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Male tour violinist files sexual harassment lawsuit against Will Smith
"Joseph names Smith and Treyball Studios Management as defendants in the suit, as reported by Variety. He is pursuing them for wrongful termination and retaliation in a suit filed in California's Superior Court on Tuesday (30 December). Joseph is demanding a jury trial. Smith allegedly told Joseph: "You and I have such a special connection that I don't have with anyone else." Joseph also alleges that during a Las Vegas tour date, his bag and hotel room key went missing."
"According to the lawsuit: "Among the remaining belongings were wipes, a beer bottle, a red backpack, a bottle of HIV medication with another individual's name, an earring, and hospital discharge paperwork belonging to a person unbeknownst to Plaintiff." Also, he states a note read: "Brian, I'll be back no later 5.30, just us <3 [heart symbol], Stone F." Joseph said he concluded that "an unknown individual would soon return to his room to engage in sexual acts.""
Brian King Joseph, a violinist on the Based on a True Story: 2025 Tour, alleges that Will Smith exhibited predatory behaviour and deliberately groomed and primed him for further sexual exploitation. Joseph names Smith and Treyball Studios Management as defendants and pursues claims of wrongful termination and retaliation in California Superior Court, demanding a jury trial. Joseph alleges Smith told him he had a special connection with him. During a Las Vegas tour date Joseph reports his bag and hotel room key went missing, his room was unlawfully accessed, belongings were left, and a note suggested a returning individual would engage in sexual acts. Joseph notified hotel security, Smith's representatives, and police.
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