'Pretty Ricky' Spectacular Smith Sued For Sexual Assault and Battery
Pretty Ricky member Spectacular Smith is facing a lawsuit from an Arizona woman alleging sexual assault and battery. The plaintiff claims Smith lured her to a residence under false pretenses before assaulting and recording her without consent.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious allegations of sexual misconduct against a public figure, which may lead to significant legal and reputational consequences.
Pretty Ricky member Spectacular Smith is being sued by an Arizona woman who claims he messaged her on Instagram to meet up before sexually assaulting her.
According to a new lawsuit obtained TMZ, a woman named Alexis Dieng filed a complaint against the rapper in August, alleging he contacted her in October of last year requesting recommendations for restaurants. Dieng claims Smith then cultivated her trust and arranged to meet her in person.
According to the suit, Smith provided Dieng with an initial meeting location but then changed the meet-up place to a residence in Maricopa County ... where she says she eventually arrived by herself around 10:30 PM the next day.
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