L.A. Reid Settles Sexual Assault Lawsuit Just as It Was About to Go to Trial
L.A. Reid is settling his lawsuit.
The 69-year-old music mogul was accused by a former Arista executive, Drew Dixon, of sexual assault in 2001.
In 2023, she claimed that L.A. retaliated after she rebuffed two instances of assault before she left the company in 2002. She shared additional details in an interview and within court documents.
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The case was scheduled to go to trial on Monday (January 12) before being settled, Variety notes. John Legend was expected to testify, as the employee claimed that L.A. didn’t sign John in order to retaliate for refusing his advances.
The terms of the agreement were not publicly revealed.
Her attorney Kenya Davis issued a statement, per Variety.
“Drew has been one of the most courageous and outspoken supporters of survivors of sexual abuse. Her advocacy, including her instrumental role in advancing the Adult Survivors Act, has helped shift the balance of power in the music industry, creating a path to justice for survivors.”
L.A. Reid’s attorney, Imran Ansari, also spoke out in a statement.
“Mr. Reid has amicably resolved this matter with Ms. Dixon without any admission of liability.”