Trey Songz Settles $25M Sexual Assault Lawsuit from 2016
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Trey Songz, the renowned R&B singer, has reportedly settled a lawsuit filed against him for an alleged sexual assault incident that occurred at a house party back in 2016. The lawsuit was initiated by an anonymous woman, referred to as Jane Doe, who accused Songz of sexually assaulting her after they met at a nightclub in Los Angeles.
Initially seeking $25 million in damages for the mental and emotional distress caused by the incident, the lawsuit named Trey Songz, along with Atlantic Records, his manager Kevin Lilies, and 300 Entertainment, as defendants. However, the exact settlement amount has not been disclosed to the public.
According to legal documents, the settlement agreement stipulates that the case will be dismissed upon the satisfactory completion of specified terms, which are expected to be fulfilled within 45 days of the settlement date. A request for dismissal is slated to be filed no later than June 10, 2024, leading to the cancellation of the court hearing scheduled for September 16, 2024.
While the terms of the settlement remain undisclosed, it is unclear whether Trey Songz admitted guilt or fault as part of the agreement. Last year, following the emergence of the allegations, Songz took to social media to deny the accusations, categorically stating, “Lies will never be the truth,” in an Instagram Story.
This lawsuit is not the first instance of sexual assault allegations against Trey Songz. In a recent revelation, Winter Blanco came forward to accuse him of assaulting her in 2018. Blanco admitted to staying silent about the incident initially to protect her career but decided to speak out against abusers, expressing her frustration with letting them go unpunished.
Trey Songz has yet to publicly comment on the settlement of the lawsuit. The resolution of this legal matter brings attention to the ongoing conversation surrounding accountability in cases of sexual misconduct and raises questions about the prevalence of such incidents within the entertainment industry. As the details of the settlement remain private, it prompts discussions about the complexities of seeking justice and the impact of allegations on individuals and their careers.
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