[UPDATE] LA. Reid Settles w/ Ex-Recording Executive Who Accused Him Of S3xual A$$ault Ahead Of Trial

L.A. Reid

[UPDATE] LA. Reid Settles w/ Ex-Recording Executive Who Accused Him Of S3xual A$$ault
Ahead Of Trial

Music executive #LAReid has reached a settlement in the s3xual a$$ault lawsuit filed against him by former Arista Records executive #DrewDixon, avoiding what was
expected to be a high-profile trial.

Dixon had accused Reid of s3xually a$$aulting her more than once in 2001 and of derailing her career after she rejected his advances. She also claimed that Reid, out of spite, blocked her from working with #JohnLegend, who was expected to testify at the trial. The case was set to begin today (Jan. 12) before a jury in Manhattan federal court, but the settlement was reached before proceedings could start.

The terms of the agreement have not been disclosed. Reid’s legal team emphasized that the settlement does not indicate guilt, stating, “Mr. Reid has amicably resolved this matter with Ms. Dixon without any admission of liability.” Dixon’s attorney praised her advocacy, noting, “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.”