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Russell Simmons’ Rape Accuser Blasts Claim He’s ‘Retired’ in Indonesia

Russell Simmons' claims he can't be sued for rape in New York because he's "retired" in Indonesia are being challenged by his Jane Doe accuser

The woman says the court should have “serious doubt” about the “veracity” of Simmons’ claims in an Oct. 18 declaration that he sold his last U.S. property in 2021 and now lives fully and legitimately in Bali under a permanent retirement visa granted by Indonesian authorities. The Doe, who first sued Simmons last February, says the Def Jam founder sat for a “limited” remote deposition in her case on Sept. 26 and admitted he’s still actively working and maintains ties to New York. “He testified that he is building a business empire and needs a partner for his current projects but is thwarted in his active efforts in Dubai and Singapore because of the morality clauses those countries require,” her new filing states.

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