Coverage dated November 8, 2023

L.A. Reid sued by ex-Arista Records executive for alleged sexual assault

Headline from NBC 6 South Florida

Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who influenced the career of artists like Pink, Usher and Mariah Carey, was sued by a former music executive who says he sexually assaulted her and derailed her career.

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18 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Guardian

    Music executive LA Reid accused of sexual assault in lawsuit (opens The Guardian)

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    Ex-executive Drew Dixon alleges Reid, known for growing stars such as Usher and Pink, assaulted her twice and derailed her career

  2. NBC News

    Grammy-winning music exec L.A. Reid is accused in lawsuit of sexual assault (opens NBC News)

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    Drew Dixon, who worked for Reid when he was chief executive of Arista Records, alleges that Reid sexually assaulted her twice in 2001 and later cut her budget and sidelined artists when she rebuffed his continuing advances.

  3. Deadline

    L.A. Reid Sued By Former Executive For Alleged Sexual Assaults (opens Deadline)

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    L.A. Reid, who helped develop music superstars Mariah Carey, Pink, TLC, and Usher, has been sued by a former music executive on accusations of sexually assaulting her more than two decades ago. Dre…

  4. Rolling Stone

    L.A. Reid Sued for Sexual Assault and Harassment (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Drew Dixon filed suit against music mogul L.A. Reid in New York, claiming he harassed her at Arista Records and sexually assaulted her in 2001

  5. Breitbart News

    Former Employee Sues Music Mogul L.A. Reid, Alleges Sexual Assault in 2001 (opens Breitbart News)

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    Antonio “L.A.” Reid, the Grammy-winning music executive who influenced the career of artists including Pink, Usher, and Mariah Carey, was sued by a former music executive who says he sexually assaulted her and derailed her career.

  6. People

    L.A. Reid Accused of Sexual Assault by Former Music Executive in New Lawsuit (opens People)

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    In a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, former music executive Drew Dixon claims that L.A. Reid’s misconduct cut her career short.

  7. New York Post

    Ex-worker’s lawsuit accuses Grammy-winning L.A. Reid of sexually assault (opens New York Post)

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    Antonio “L.A.” Reid, the Grammy-winning music executive who influenced the career of artists including Usher, and Mariah Carey, was sued by a former music executive who says he sexually assaulted h…

  8. NBC 6 South Florida

    L.A. Reid sued by ex-Arista Records executive for alleged sexual assault (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    Antonio “L.A.” Reid, who influenced the career of artists like Pink, Usher and Mariah Carey, was sued by a former music executive who says he sexually assaulted her and derailed her career.

  9. The Hollywood Reporter

    Music Mogul L.A. Reid Sued Over Sexual Assault Claim By Former Arista Records Executive (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Drew Dixon alleges in a complaint brought under the Adult Survivors Act that she was assaulted twice and that she was forced out of the music business due to Reid's alleged misconduct.

  10. Fox News

    L.A. Reid faces sexual assault allegations in lawsuit by former music executive (opens Fox News)

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    Drew Dixon, a former music executive , has filed a lawsuit against L.A. Reid accusing him of assaulting her twice in 2001, alleging that he purposely damaged her career.

  11. Los Angeles Times

    Record executive L.A. Reid accused of sexual assault in lawsuit (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Drew Dixon, who worked under L.A. Reid at Arista Records in the early 2000s, is suing Reid for sexual assault and harassment.

  12. New York Times

    Music Executive L.A. Reid Is Accused of Sexual Assault in Lawsuit (opens New York Times)

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    The lawsuit, filed by Drew Dixon in federal court in Manhattan under the Adult Survivors Act, says that Mr. Reid’s misconduct cut short her career in music.

  13. Variety

    L.A. Reid Accused of Sexual Assault in New Lawsuit (opens Variety)

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    L.A. Reid has been accused of sexual assault in a lawsuit from former employee Drew Dixon, who has also accused Russell Simmons of rape.

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