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A day later, Brown responded in a tweet that threatened legal action.
“There’re false rumors being spread that I mistreated a certain lady [about] 25 yrs ago,” wrote Brown, 75. “I categorically denyboth the accusations & acquaintance with the lady. Those rumors started with certain identified parties & spread. They ought ‘Cease & Desist’ or contemplate a Defamation Action.”
Brown also responded to a follow-up tweet askingwhy Ralph, 66, would lieabout such serious allegations. “Perhaps her Congressman husband has an interest in the matter ??? (As things pertain to defeating his party’s crippling grip on the area …),” Brown responded, seemingly referencing Ralph’s husband, Pennsylvania state SenatorVincent Hughes.
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Ralph, 66, first discussed the alleged incident, which she says took place early in her career, during an episode of theWay Up with Angela Yeepodcast that was released on March 20.
According to Ralph, “[I was] at a very public place. I was suited. I had my suit on. I was handling my business for the television show I was on at that time. He and I were on the same network.”
Ralph otherwise provided no more details on the man she says was responsible.
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Brown’s courtroom seriesJudge Joe Brownaired for 15 seasons from 1998 to 2013. The judge continues his career with political aspirations and is currently running in the 2023 Memphis mayoral election.
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