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Jodie Turner-Smith has been named as a defendant in a civil lawsuit filed in Los Angeles by three women identified as Jane Does. The lawsuit centers primarily on allegations against her brother, Richard Smith, while claims against the actress focus on alleged property-related negligence and whether she knew about or assisted his conduct.
Turner-Smith’s representative has rejected the allegations, calling the lawsuit fiction and claiming the three anonymous plaintiffs are actually one person who has previously harassed the actress. The allegations have not been established in court, and the supplied reports do not include a response from Richard Smith.
What the women allege about Richard Smith
According to the complaint, the three women say Smith invited them to gatherings where they encountered drugs, weapons and group sexual activity. They accuse him of sexual battery, false imprisonment, fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
One plaintiff alleges that Smith offered her housing in exchange for sex. Another alleges that he confined her in a closet. The complaint also claims that Smith’s children were sometimes present during the alleged incidents.
The lawsuit describes Smith as a convicted felon but does not specify the conviction. The plaintiffs are seeking damages, medical expenses and a jury trial.
Why Jodie Turner-Smith is named
The allegations involving Turner-Smith are narrower than those directed at her brother. The complaint accuses the actress of property-related negligence, negligence per se, child endangerment and aiding and abetting.
The plaintiffs contend that Turner-Smith owned or helped pay for the Vine Street property where some of the alleged activity took place and that she financially supported her brother.
Some of the claims about the actress are based on statements the women say Smith made. One plaintiff alleges that Smith told her his sister knew about his drug activity, used cocaine with him, helped pay for supplies and gave him an Audi that he used to mail packages.
The complaint also says all three women were told by Smith that Turner-Smith paid his bills.
What the complaint says about those claims
An important distinction in the lawsuit is that the plaintiffs characterize the statements about Turner-Smith as claims made by Smith rather than admissions by the actress herself.
The women argue that further discovery could determine whether Turner-Smith knew about her brother’s alleged conduct or provided assistance. That means the complaint itself does not establish that the actress knew about or participated in the alleged activity.
Turner-Smith’s representative has disputed the entire account, describing the filing as false and an abuse of the legal system. The representative also claims the three Jane Does are one individual.
What happens next
The lawsuit now places those competing accounts before the legal process. The plaintiffs are seeking to pursue their claims through civil litigation, while Turner-Smith’s side disputes the allegations and challenges the identity and credibility of the anonymous plaintiffs.
The case comes as Turner-Smith remains active professionally. She was in London for Burberry’s London Fashion Week show and the premiere of Digger. Earlier in 2026, she appeared in the music video for Taylor Swift’s Opalite.
The claims against Turner-Smith and her brother remain allegations unless established through the court process.
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