Will Smith Accuser Posted Cryptic Video Days Before Lawsuit

[{"selector":"#anim-6a07a32b-f475-41b8-addc-0d7c2aabbffc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.436655177472486%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Musician Brian King Joseph shared an Instagram video hinting at a legal dispute

[{"selector":"#anim-0b8e8408-3c51-4055-b86f-6ae473562104 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.859762754318451%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joseph filed a sexual harassment, wrongful termination, and retaliation complaint

[{"selector":"#anim-bac8203d-a733-407a-8364-e8e2b28a13ac [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-12.649487244884734%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joseph is a professional violinist and former America’s Got Talent contestant who toured with Smith

[{"selector":"#anim-1ceffa2a-1d5f-4178-92a5-1293d76b1516 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.58889550721417%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] In a Dec. 25 video, Joseph said he was hired for a “major, major tour”

[{"selector":"#anim-c6581ac9-4a3d-49a6-8407-bace3bde2895 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.129032143556216%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joseph said reporting sexual misconduct or safety threats should not lead to firing

[{"selector":"#anim-c3977974-0d19-4b80-8f28-334ae1efe550 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.928938240441923%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] I know there are people who have been afraid to speak out… if that’s you

[{"selector":"#anim-0117f697-5858-471c-8357-962450434271 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.70111229507308%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joseph claims Smith groomed and primed him for sexual exploitation

[{"selector":"#anim-bf5404ad-13cd-4b37-941a-4d383f4ba2fb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.53909940797836%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The complaint describes Joseph allegedly finding items and a handwritten note

[{"selector":"#anim-1e0c87ff-9aeb-4ce7-bdc7-9a737cc6cd35 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.09722209538498%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Joseph alleges he was shamed and fired after reporting the incident to hotel staff

[{"selector":"#anim-d7129dd3-8c16-4f77-8731-288337db2080 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-30.726841400908363%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Smith’s lawyer called the allegations “false, baseless, and reckless,”

[{"selector":"#anim-d5b318f5-4df5-4b49-9cb2-4f20375854bc [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.129032143556216%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] The lawsuit alleges Joseph suffered severe emotional distress, PTSD, economic loss Learn more