US EditionWill Smith sued by tour violinist for retaliation, sexual harassment
Brian King Joseph alleges wrongful termination and retaliation after reporting a hotel intrusion involving a sexual threat on Will Smith's 2025 tour, claiming Smith groomed him for exploitation.
- On Wednesday, Dec. 31, a civil complaint was filed in a Los Angeles court by Brian King Joseph suing Will Smith and Treyball Studios Management for wrongful termination after a March incident in Las Vegas on the Based on a True Story 2025 tour.
- After reporting the intrusion, Joseph says tour management accused him of lying and he reported the incident to hotel security, then he alleges he was fired days later in retaliation.
- Returning to his Las Vegas hotel room, Joseph found wipes, a beer bottle, HIV medication, hospital discharge paperwork, and a note signed `Stone F.` reading "Brian, I'll be back no later 5:30, just us," and the room was booked by Smith's company.
- Media outlets have contacted Smith's representatives for comment as Joseph alleges he was fired days after reporting the intrusion, framing it as retaliation.
- The lawsuit alleges grooming beginning after a November 2024 meeting, claiming Smith had been "grooming and priming" Joseph for sexual exploitation and showing a pattern rather than isolated acts.
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Will Smith Sued by Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination During 2025 Tour – Reports | 🎥 LatestLY
Hollywood actor Will Smith has been sued by violinist Brian King Joseph, who has accused the star and his company of sexual harassment and wrongful termination during Smith’s 2025 tour. The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, claims Joseph was fired after reporting an alleged incident at a Las Vegas hotel. 🎥 Will Smith Sued by Violinist Over Alleged Sexual Harassment and Wrongful Termination During 2025 Tour – Reports.
Movie Star Will Smith SUED For Sexual Harassment
The New Year is off to a rough start for actor Will Smith. The Hollywood Star has been sued by a professional violinist who toured with Smith in 2025. In the lawsuit, the violinist accuses the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air star of sexual harassment. Smith is also accused of “grooming” the violinist. Fox News reported more on the lawsuit and shared some bizarre details in the suit: Will Smith was accused of sexual harassment by Brian King Joseph in a l…
Will Smith sued for sexual harassment, ex-tour violinist seeks damages
A violinist has filed a civil lawsuit against actor Will Smith and his company, Treyball Studios Management, alleging sexual harassment and wrongful termination after reporting an incident during Smith's 2025 tour.
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Daily News UpdateWill Smith sued over sexual harassment allegations
Will Smith is facing a lawsuit from professional violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges sexual harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination.Joseph filed a complaint on December 30 in Los...
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