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Pretty Ricky Member Spectacular Smith Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Musician and entrepreneur Spectacular Smith is facing a civil lawsuit from an Arizona woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by the performer following an initial contact made through social media.

Pretty Ricky Member Spectacular Smith Named in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

Spectacular Smith, a founding member of the R&B and hip-hop group Pretty Ricky, is the subject of a civil lawsuit filed by an Arizona woman who alleges she was sexually assaulted by the performer. The legal complaint, which was filed in August, outlines a series of events that the plaintiff claims began with an interaction on the social media platform Instagram.

According to the court documents, the plaintiff, identified as Alexis Dieng, alleges that Smith initiated contact with her in October of the previous year under the guise of seeking restaurant recommendations. The lawsuit asserts that Smith subsequently worked to establish a rapport with Dieng, eventually coordinating an in-person meeting between the two.

Details of the Allegations and Legal Action

The lawsuit claims that while Smith initially suggested a public meeting place, he later redirected the venue to a private residence located in Maricopa County. Dieng alleges that she arrived at the property alone at approximately 10:30 PM the following day. Within the complaint, she asserts that Smith initiated unwanted physical contact and engaged in sexual intercourse without her consent.