According to TMZ, a ‘Jane Doe’ as she’s being referred to in the lawsuit, claims that she met up with Rick Ross and his entourage at the W hotel in L.A. over Grammy weekend. They were headed to the Canibus Cup. They headed to the marijuana convention in a van– the woman claims Ross was in the van, as Thaddeus “Black” James, a DJ, 3 security guards and the driver. She was handed a drink, which she drank, and after starting to feel dizzy she passed out.
She says she came to, two hours later, and was in the van with Black. She says she then headed to Black’s hotel room, before passing out once more. She woke up the next day at 8 AM, and after a self-exam she realized her clothes had been removed and she was sexually assaulted.
The woman believes Black is the one that raped her, however she’s also holding Ross liable. She says Black is Ross’ agent, and it was Ross’ van, thus he should have been supervising.
Exactly
Fuck that got to do with rick ross???
Smh crazy, u were slipped something but had enough consciousness to get to a hotel room and pass back out.
I WISH THEY’D JUST LEAVE RICK ALONE!!!
Kingsmen White, I just had a talk with my lawyer friend, and I brought up your article. He said that according to California law, it would be up to the judges discretion, if the song’s lyrics will be admissible in court. Along with his 2013 apology for the lyrics in the song, and his interview with TMZ yesterday. He said as a judge he would allow it. In regards to the legal aspect, there was a reasonable expectation that DJ Black was an employee of Rick Ross and under his supervision, up until Rick got out of the van. At that point, everyone was on their own. As far as the defensive side, he said he would advice Rick Ross to settle. If they were to go to trial, win or lose, the young lady could still profit by writing a book, doing interviews, and making guest appearances, talking about the situation. In a settlement, the lawyers can place a “Nondisclosure clause” whereas she can never speak to anyone about what took place. He stated that Rick has enough legal issues going on right now, and he doesn’t need this hanging over his head. He also stated the defense could request a trial by jury or trial by judge, taking their chances with a jury, who may not be well versed in the legal system. Keep the articles coming, and keep up the great work brutha, and I’ll keep supporting.
Good info here bro I was also doing some research last night. Thank you
Karma for wanting to live mi Unc life
Real Rick Ross is from LA
Kingsmen White, Danielle Simmons Head, to answer the original question, Ross can be charged under “Corporate Liability” since Brown was an employee of Ross at the time, it is a reasonable assumption that Ross would be responsible for his actions. In court, very seldom do they look at right or wrong, it’s who has the most evidence, and can sway the jury. But as King said, this comes down to money, and more than likely Ross’ s lawyer will advice him to settle.
LeTisha Underwood, on April 11, 2007, the case was dismissed, after it was discovered the defendant lied about being raped, and Nifong was disbarred for turning it into a “Hate crime” In Warren vs. District of Columbia, the courts ruled that the police have no special duty to help victims, however the “Duty of Rescue” law states that citizens have an obligation to help a victim.
You just reiterated my point about the Duke case being dismissed and if you take note I said citizens are not legally bound to interfere with a criminal act….but there are specifications under Duty of Rescue….Ross would’ve had to 1. created the situation in which she was raped 2. had a special relationship with her i.e parent/child 3. started to rescue her but then stopped…..I hope he doesn’t settle because she doesn’t have a case against him
I stated all the facts as to why the case was dismissed. You left out the part where the case was dismissed a year later and the defendants spent upwards of $50,000 in lawyer fees. My point was, Ross may still incur legal fees. I did take note, and duty of Rescue is legal, as it is part of the “Vicarious liability” law. Brown was employed by Ross, this is the grounds the lawyer will sue on.
And yes a person is legally required to interfere with a criminal act, it’s called “Misprision”
Dude all the extra was irrelevant since I stated the complainant had lied…hiring a lawyer is not the same as having a case prosecuted…it never made it to trial…hence why I made the comment I made since you said 6 were prosecuted….Duty to rescue deals with tort cases…and just because someone employs someone who commits a crime on the job doesn’t make them liable…there has to be willful negligence..I don’t see any…Ross is not a corporation or a LLC…so corporate liability doesn’t apply here (especially since it’s not a criminal case) and for it to be vicarious liability…the crime would’ve had to been committed under the authorization of the employer or by way of carrying out a different task for the employer
Misprision deals with federal law and Ross would’ve had to known the rape was being committed or committed and tried to cover it up….and since the state has jurisdiction over the rape…misprision doesn’t apply
You’re just throwing stuff out there to see which one sticks….huh lol
Ross is the founder of Maybach music Group, this will classify him as a corporate entity. The fact that he was in the vehicle in the beginning while the young lady was drinking puts him at the scene of the crime. The defense will use this information.
1 was the defendant an employee of Maybach Music Group…the article doesn’t say so….2 according to the article the rape happened in a hotel room….doesn’t say Ross was there…so again where’s the liability….his attorney could eat her up for breakfast lunch and dinner on the witness stand
No jury worth their weight in the law would find Ross liable…if I was a judge I would dismiss her claims..she’s simply after money…because if she was raped by the friend of a broke ass Joe from down the street she wouldn’t be suing Joe from down the street
Go after the rapist and leave it at that
Do you know how many people would be liable for folks committing stupid acts and crimes simply because they were present at some point….come on
The article states Ross was in the van when she was handed a drink, that caused her to pass out. The lawyer would argue premeditated.
Don’t be so quick to presume what the jury will do, Ross’ s lyrics will be introduced into the case.
The lawyer can argue all he wants…he’s wants to get paid…but the facts are the facts…did Ross hand her the drink….did he know it was spiked…or could there be missing info such as she was already drunk before getting in the van and that drink took her over…or she could’ve had more than one drink and got drunk…don’t see liability
His lyrics more than likely won’t be admissible since she’s not claiming he raped her or helped in her being raped…if his lawyer is worth his retainer he would invoke Ross’s 1st amendment right and have that so called piece of evidence tossed
Can Ross prove she was drunk, or that he didn’t know the drink was spiked?
It’s not on him to prove it since she’s not accusing him of facilitating or helping in her rape…she has to prove he’s liable simply by association with the accused
Ross is considered a co-conspirator, the judge and/or jury will have the final word. Even if his song is thrown out, his reputation is well known.
That’s not what the article is alleging….she’s suing him because of his association with the alleged rapist…feels he should’ve been babysitting her…I still don’t see the liability…..she claim all she wants but the facts have to support her claim
And besides, dude just got out of jail, then was back in the news for taking his son’s mother car, plus his treatment of women is on record. Yeah you don’t think all that won’t be taken into consideration? Ok
Is she suing everyone else in the van or just the guy with the money….defense should point out that fact to the jury
None of that has anything to do with the case since he’s not the one who raped her….you can’t just bring up stuff because it’s negative….the courts have rules they must follow when it comes to law
The article did not specify. Ross was the employer, and they were his employees.
All of that will come up in deposition (maybe) but if he has a good attorney won’t make it into court evidence
Yes I know that, and I know she never said Ross raped her, but once again, his reputation proceeds him. And even if this information is not brought up in trial, good luck finding a jury who is not familiar with Rick Ross.
Where’s the police report on this case?
Good luck in finding a jury who will sympathize with a perceived gold digging money hungry THOT…ijs
To my knowledge it has been made public information yet. But when it comes out I’m the public will know.
If she filed a civil suit there should be a police report floating about…if she didn’t file one…good luck with that one sweetie
Yeah ok, with the Bill Cosby situation fresh in everyone’s mind, I’d take my chances with a settlement. But I wouldn’t put myself in that situation in the first place.
She can’t say for certain who raped her let alone if she was actually raped…
Bill Cosby himself is accused of rape…not the same thing…apples and oranges
More will probably come out in the next few days.
If he settles he’s as dumb as I believe him to be
More of what..yeah it’s Ross’s van that drove me to the hotel I was raped in….come on lmbo
Yeah ok, so the jury is gonna see rape, an accusation of rape, and being caught up in a rape lawsuit as apples and oranges?? Yeah good luck with that one.
Dumb as you believe him to be??? Where do I begin!!! He steals another man’s identity, he raps about George Zimmerman, standing over Trayvon Martin’s body, he raps about slipping a Molly in a girls drink and taking advantage of her, and you’re questioning his intelligence? Wow
September 21, 2015 6:25 p.m. interview with TMZ, “As a man and a father, I take this very seriously. I don’t believe any woman’s safety should be compromised, and she should never be forced to do anything outside of her will, regardless of the circumstances. It is my hope, that this is rectified quickly and with sensitivity. ” -Rick Ross
Sounds like a man who wants to settle out of court to me “Sweetie.” Looks like I found something that will stick huh, lol. Ross’ s words of remorse over what allegedly happened.
I’m pretty sure the jurors will have ears to hear that she’s not accusing Ross of rape or conspiracy to commit rape or drugging her…Bill Cosby was accused of drugging women himself and raping them…how are those two situations the same??
The word rape is involved with both cases that’s how they are the same. What the jury will also hear is that at no point was “Common Sense” applied that night. When the young lady passed out the first time, and Ross was present, everyone should have known it was hands off from that point on. Apparently Ross didn’t think to have his driver take the woman home, or to a safe place.
All these what if’s and no one person drugging and raping women doesn’t not correlate to another being sued for association with an alleged rapist ….the word itself has no meaning without action….this case would set precedence if allowed to move forward….it’s completely absurd
What the jurors may have already heard is Ross apology for rapping about rape on April 11, 2013. Followed by his interview on September 21, where he was remorseful about what happened.
Again…he didn’t rape her…nor conspired for her to get rape….did he make a bad judgment call in leaving her in the vehicle with someone else…maybe but was it willful negligence….no
He would be one cold heartless bastard if he didn’t feel sympathetic about what happened but that does not mean he did anything wrong…the facts nor the law supports plaintiff’s case
You can say whatever makes you feel better, but his very words state that he is remorseful over what happened, and he wants to rectify it quickly and sensitivity….. his words not mine.
Dude I can be remorseful over what happened…it’s a messed up situation….to have your person violated like that…exhibiting sympathy and compassion is not an admission of guilt
And like I said if he settles he’s just as dumb as I believe him to be
His words support the plaintiff case, you don’t rap about rape, apologize for it, then turn around and abandon a passed out female. If I was in a vehicle with 5 other guys and a passed out female, common sense would kick in and tell me to make she gets home safely.
When did I say he admitted guilt, he admitted he wanted it over.
How does his words support the plaintiffs case….she’s saying she’s suing because it was his friend who raped her and he should be held liable….under the law he can’t be held liable for lack of common sense….she has to prove willful negligence….and according to the law…there’s no willful negligence here just bad judgment on the part of Ross
I would exhibit “Sympathy and compassion” also, if I let a female who passed out, leave with another gentleman. But as I said, I would not put myself in that position, I would have said “Naw dog, not this one, not tonight.”
That’s you but again…where’s the liability
willful neglect??
You keep quoting the law, as if the lawyer is not going to make this case about feeling violated, emotions, and good judgement.
He can if he even gets past the judge…I would throw it out lacking merit
Willful neglect was leaving the young lady behind.
That’s not willful neglect
But you’re not the judge, and you can’t speak for him or her. You are saying what you will do.
Ross is on record, he just had one case, he is preparing for another, and now this, I’d bet my last dollar his lawyer is telling him to settle.
That’s why I didn’t make my comment a fact
He probably is and like I said…he would be a complete idiot if he did so….
The man just got out of jail July 1, on a 2 million dollar bond, on an assault charge. He can’t even leave the state, and he turns around and gets caught up in this. And these “Sweetie” are the facts.
Facts that are not relevant to the case….
She’s not accusing him of harming her….seriously….that’s a giant leap you’re taking lmbo
Keep quoting what makes you feel better, the court cases are about perception. When did I say he was accused of rape? Please take note, at no time did I say she accused him of rape.
Court cases are not about perception….quit watching law and order…..jurors still have to adhere to the facts and whether or not they support the plaintiffs accusation…there is rule of law that must be followed…
Why would you assume I watch law and order? Yeah you keep telling yourself what you need to hear.
They have these things called books, and I have friends that are lawyers that I like to have conversations with. But I guess that didn’t cross your mind
Sorry but your asinine statement that court cases are about perception….leads me to believe you got that idea from tv….if I’m mistaken then I apologize.
You’re forgiven it was an honest mistake. And besides, I’ve seen you on here before, so I knew what to expect, and I was informed about you. So I didn’t take it personal.
The Duke Lacrosse case was dismissed because it turned out the complainant was lying….and as far as this case…no merit unless Ross was aware of the situation …but even still she doesn’t have a case….citizens are not legally bound to stop, prevent, or interfere with a crime being committed