Richard Smith, the brother of actor Jodie Turner-Smith, was sued by three women for alleged sexual misconduct and drug dealing; Turner-Smith was named in the suit as allegedly enabling his behavior.
\n\nThree Jane Does filed a lawsuit with the Los Angeles Superior Court against Smith and Turner-Smith on Thursday. They each accused Smith of engaging them in unwanted sexual activity. The lawsuit claims that Turner-Smith enabled Smith’s behavior by paying his bills, providing housing and giving resources that supported his lifestyle, including allegedly gifting him an Audi that he used to transport drugs.
\n\n“Turner-Smith’s role is distinct from Smith’s alleged direct conduct,” the lawsuit claimed. “Turner-Smith knew of significant dangers associated with Smith and, despite that knowledge, continued to provide or make available resources that enabled Smith to maintain housing, transportation, and a lifestyle in which the alleged conduct continued.”
\n\n“This is a fictional lawsuit filed by someone who has been harassing Jodie while hiding behind the name Jane Doe. The claims are not true. This is an abuse of the legal system, allowing someone to make up facts and file meritless legal document,” a representative for Turner-Smith said in a statement to People.
\n\nThe first Jane Doe alleged that…
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