Oprah Winfrey admits Russell Simmons pressured her over sexual abuse film
- Documentary On the Record details claims against rap mogul
- Directors say Winfrey gave short notice of withdrawal from film
Oprah Winfrey has said the rap mogul Russell Simmons attempted to pressure her over her involvement with a documentary in which several women detail alleged sexual abuse at his hands. But, Winfrey said, his efforts were not what prompted her to leave the project.
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