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Music executive LA Reid settles sexual assault lawsuit on day civil trial was due to begin
news.movim.eu / TheGuardian • 13 January 2026
The former Arista Records chief executive had faced allegations that he derailed the career of former employee Drew Dixon after she rejected his advances
The Grammy-winning music executive LA Reid settled a lawsuit by a former employee who accused him of sexual assault and harassment , on the day the civil trial was due to begin.
In 2023, Drew Dixon alleged that the former Arista Records chief executive born Antonio Reid – who helped develop Mariah Carey, TLC, Pink and Usher – derailed her career after she rejected his advances in 2021. Dixon said that he groped, kissed and digitally penetrated her without consent on two occasions.
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