# Lawsuit against Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Smith > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lawsuit-against-jodie-turner-smith-and-richard-smith > Updated: 2026-09-27T16:34:43.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2. Actress Jodie Turner-Smith has been named in a Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit filed by three unidentified women. The plaintiffs allege that Turner-Smith’s brother, Richard Mark Anthony Smith, engaged in sexual battery, false imprisonment, fraud, and drug dealing. The lawsuit claims Turner-Smith aided and abetted these activities by providing financial support, housing, and a vehicle allegedly used for transporting narcotics. A representative for the actress has denied the claims, describing the lawsuit as ‘fictional’ and an ‘abuse of the legal system’ by a harasser. Subsequent reports indicate that Turner-Smith’s ex-husband, Joshua Jackson, had reportedly raised concerns regarding Richard Smith’s proximity to their daughter during previous divorce and custody proceedings, specifically citing his involvement in the activities described in the current litigation. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-27: Jodie Turner-Smith named in lawsuit involving brother's alleged misconduct Jodie Turner-Smith and her brother Richard face a lawsuit alleging he engaged in non-consensual sexual activity and drug use, with claims that Jodie provided financial support for the operations. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jodie-turner-smith-named-in-lawsuit-involving-brothers-alleged-misconduct ### 2026-09-25: Jodie Turner-Smith named in lawsuit over brother's alleged misconduct Actress Jodie Turner-Smith is facing a lawsuit alleging she funded and enabled her brother Richard Smith’s illegal drug operations and sexual misconduct in Los Angeles. 16 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/jodie-turner-smith-accused-in-lawsuit-of-funding-brothers-drug-and-firearm-operations --- Cite as: Lawsuit against Jodie Turner-Smith and Richard Smith. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/lawsuit-against-jodie-turner-smith-and-richard-smith