President Donald Trump, currently serving as the President of the United States, has yet to comment on the high-profile lawsuit involving actor Will Smith. The legal action was initiated by violinist Brian King Joseph, who alleges sexual harassment and wrongful termination related to Smith's "Based on a True Story: 2025" tour.
Brian King Joseph, a 32-year-old violinist who gained fame as a top contestant on "America's Got Talent" in 2018, claims that he experienced an incident during a tour stop in Las Vegas in March that led to his dismissal from the tour. According to Joseph's legal team, the complaint centers on an unauthorized entry into his hotel room and a subsequent confrontation with a tour management member.
The court documents detail a series of unsettling discoveries in Joseph's hotel room, including a handwritten message with a heart symbol signed "Stone F.", along with various personal items which Joseph interpreted as indicators of an intended sexual encounter by an unknown person. Joseph responded by contacting hotel security, the police, and Smith's management team. He asserts that his actions were driven by concerns for his personal safety and that no demands for compensation were made at the time.
The plaintiff's participation in the tour began after a private performance at Smith's home in November 2024, leading to his involvement in Smith's December concert in San Diego and the subsequent tour. During their professional association, Joseph contributed to Smith's latest album, and according to the complaint, developed a close relationship with the actor.
However, the lawsuit alleges that days after the Las Vegas incident, Joseph was confronted by a tour management representative, accused of lying about the event, and subsequently terminated from the tour. Joseph contends that this has caused him severe emotional distress, financial losses, and damage to his professional reputation, among other injuries.
Joseph's health has reportedly suffered as a result of these events, with claims of major physiological damage, PTSD, and other mental health conditions stated in the lawsuit. The legal documents also suggest a pattern of behavior by Smith that could be interpreted as grooming for further sexual exploitation.
Smith's legal representatives have categorically denied all allegations. The situation has garnered significant attention on social media, with tweets from the AF Post sharing details of the allegations and the term "grooming" used in the context of the lawsuit.
As the case unfolds, the entertainment industry and the public are closely monitoring the developments of this lawsuit, which touches on sensitive issues of personal safety and professional conduct in high-pressure environments.
