Jodie Turner-Smith sued over allegations involving brother’s drug use and sex parties
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Three women have filed a civil lawsuit alleging harmful conduct by Richard Smith, while Turner-Smith denies wrongdoing.
Actress Jodie Turner-Smith and her brother, Richard Smith, are facing a lawsuit. Three women allege that Richard invited them to parties where they encountered narcotics, firearms and sexual activity. The women, identified in court filings as Jane Does, also allege Richard pressured them to use drugs and participate in nonconsensual sexual activity.
According to the lawsuit, the three women say they were invited to events connected to Richard Smith. The lawsuit also accuses Jodie Turner-Smith of financially supporting her brother’s alleged activities, including what the plaintiffs characterize as a drug-trafficking operation and sex parties. Those allegations have not been established in court.
The case was filed Thursday, September 24, according to reports. Turner-Smith has denied wrongdoing. According to TMZ, the actress says the person behind the lawsuit has been harassing her and has characterized the allegations as false.
Her response puts the allegations in direct dispute. The lawsuit will have to proceed through the legal process before any claims are established as facts. The lawsuit brings a serious legal dispute into the public spotlight involving a well-known actress.
At this stage, the accusations against both siblings remain allegations contained in a civil lawsuit. Neither the filing nor the accusations themselves constitute a finding of liability.