Russell Simmons files $20 million defamation lawsuit over HBO Max documentary
The lawsuit filed by Russell Simmons against Warner Bros. Discovery claims defamation for accusations made in the documentary On the Record. Simmons seeks $20 million and a court order to remove the title from platforms. The film features stories from Simmons’ accusers and was initially set to be distributed by Apple TV+ before being picked up by HBO Max after Oprah Winfrey withdrew as executive producer. Simmons alleges that the filmmakers ignored contrary evidence in interviews with over 20 witnesses.
