Popular R&B singer Trey Songz has been embroiled in a legal battle as he faces a lawsuit for sexual assault. The case stems from a 2013 incident in which Songz allegedly groped and exposed a woman’s breasts without her consent during an event at the Foxwoods Resort Casino, where he was performing.
The Grammy-nominated singer, whose real name is Tremaine Aldon Neverson, has also previously been hit with several other lawsuits, including physical assault.
Read on for more details.
Trey Songz Sued For Sexual Assault
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The alleged incident occurred at a pool party during an event at the Foxwoods Resort Casino in Connecticut. According to court documents obtained by Page Sixthe plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, “thought it might be fun to politely take a photo” with Songz “in the background” while they were inside the Bacardi Gray Goose Vodka-sponsored tent.
However, things took a sad turn when the “Na Na” singer, 38, allegedly exposed her breasts in front of other attendees without her consent, leaving her in a state of shock.
Her legal team claimed Songz, when allegedly assaulting their client, “degradingly” yelled, “Titty in the open … titty in the open,” prompting her to “nervously” laugh at the singer’s actions to “help her shock and insulted.”
Plaintiffs have taken legal action, filing suit against Songz for sexual assault, seeking at least $10 million in compensation for the emotional distress she suffered because of the incident.
Plaintiffs Previously Chose to Settle Out of Court
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follow TMZ, the plaintiffs in the sexual assault lawsuit against Songz initially chose to settle the case out of court for a whopping $5 million. However, recent developments indicate that the settlement agreement did not materialize as the “Can’t Help but Wait” rider reportedly did not meet the conditions.
In an earlier letter obtained by the newspaper, the plaintiff’s lawyers claimed he was horrified by the prolonged emotional stress, adding that their client couldn’t stop thinking about it and ended up quitting his job months after the incident out of shame.
The news feed also pointed to the existence of video evidence that allegedly supports the plaintiff’s claims, providing a visual representation of the incident in question.
The censored footage captures the moment when Songz exposed the woman’s breasts without her consent during a private gathering.
Plaintiffs Also Sue Trey Songz’s Manager And Record Label
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In addition to filing suit against the “Heart Attack” singer, plaintiffs have also targeted her manager and record label, holding them accountable for their alleged role in the incident.
follow Page Sixthe lawsuit alleges that Songz’s manager, Kevin Liles, and the record label, Atlantic Records, failed to adequately supervise Songz and neglected to ensure the safety and well-being of individuals attending events at which the artist was present.
“The sexual assault allegations raised in the lawsuit against Trey Songz are deeply troubling and a stark reminder that the entertainment industry must address this issue,” the woman’s attorney, George Vrabeck, told the news outlet.
He added, “Mr. Neverson’s lawyer’s suggestion that the US Constitution would deny a survivor of sexual abuse the right to seek justice is a slap in the face to all survivors of abuse. The graphic video speaks for itself.”
Trey Songz’s Lawyer Denies The Allegation
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In response to the allegations of sexual assault and the emergence of video evidence against Songz, the singer’s lawyer, Michael Freedman, issued a statement denying the allegations. follow TMZFreedman insists that Songz maintains his innocence and denies the plaintiffs’ claims.
“This is another example of a decade-old claim being repurposed into a federal case to take advantage of California’s constitutionally questionable new look-back window,” he said. “We look forward to proving Trey on the merits in court.”
This is not the first time “Mr. The “Steal Your Girl” singer has been accused of sexual assault. He was previously accused of sexually assaulting a woman in Las Vegas in 2016 but was acquitted due to a lack of evidence.
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