Russell Simmons stepping aside from his companies following sexual assault allegations
NoireTv Africa If you live in the USA, NoireTV now showing nationwide on Verizon Fios on channel 269. Press 269 on your remote control. NoireTV now on Verizon Fios Channel 269. Press 269 on your remote control. Follow us on Instagram @ noi retv afri ca and on Fa c ebook ... www.facebook.com/caspennoire Russell Simmons is "stepping aside" from his companies in the wake of numerous sexual assault accusations leveled against him. The founder of Def Jam and Phat Farm was accused by actress Jenny Lumet of rape. The screenwriter detailed how the music mogul got her to his apartment by force and intimidation. Prior to that, he was accused by former model Keri Claussen Khalighi of sexually assaulting her when she was 17. In response, Simmons released a statement today apologizing to Lumet and also revealed he will be stepping aside from his companies. The statement read: "I have been informed with great anguish of Jenny Lumet’s recollection about o