Jason Derulo calls sexual harassment charges 'totally false and cruel'
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Jason Derulo denies sexual harassment claims, calling them "completely false and hurtful."
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The lawsuit was filed by aspiring singer Emaza Gibson, who alleges that she was pressured to have sex with Derulo and then fired when she refused.
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Derulo breaks his silence on the matter, stating that he stands against all forms of harassment and is deeply offended by the defamatory claims.
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Gibson claims that Derulo demanded sex in exchange for success and that he exhibited aggressive behavior and a lack of professional opportunities after she rejected his advances.
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Gibson also alleges that Derulo told her she would need to participate in "goatskin and fish scales," which she interprets as a reference to conducting sex rituals.
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Gibson claims that she reported Derulo's behavior to Atlantic executives and the company's human resources department, but no action was taken.
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As a result of the alleged mistreatment, Gibson claims to have suffered breakdowns, weight loss, and feelings of betrayal and deception, leading her to seek mental health treatment.
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Gibson is seeking damages for unpaid wages, loss of earnings, emotional distress, medical expenses, and legal fees.
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Gibson's attorney states that the music industry is in need of a #MeToo movement and commends Gibson for coming forward to bring an end to this behavior.
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