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Russell Simmons Steps Down From Companies Amid Sexual Misconduct Allegations

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Russell Simmons, Def Jam founder, announced in a statement that he is stepping aside from his companies in the wake of a second accuser, Jenny Lumet, coming forward with allegations of sexual misconduct.

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