'Hurricane' Dave Smith Refutes Harassment & Assault Allegations, Files Countersuit Against 'Shorty Mac'

Hurricane Dave Smith

Attorneys for former URBAN ONE/RADIO ONE VP/Programming & Operations "HURRICANE" DAVE SMITH have responded to the lawsuit filed by former WHTA (HOT 107.9)/ATLANTA air talent “SHORTY MAC” (real name FELEG ABRAHAM) against him and RADIO ONE (NET NEWS 8/14).

In the State Court of FULTON COUNTY they have filed an Answer and Counterclaim denying all allegations of sexual harassment and are countersuing “SHORTY MAC” for defamation, false light, malicious prosecution, and other intentional torts.

In a press release, Co-Counsel/Spokesperson Attorney JAMES L. WALKER Jr. said, “There is no other way to say this except bluntly: The allegations against DAVE SMITH are 100% false.  Mr. SMITH is an honorable husband, father, colleague and friend. He categorically denies all allegations of harassment generally, and specifically refutes assertions filed by the plaintiff in this matter. Mr. SMITH readily agrees that sexual harassment in any form is a serious breach of trust and personal autonomy; no woman, man or child should be subjected to it. However, falsely accusing someone of sexual harassment when it has not occurred is itself malicious and life-altering.”

Attorney WALKER went on to state, “Mr. SMITH was not fired for sexual harassing any employee(s), as will become clear as this case progresses. RADIO ONE promptly investigates employee complaints of sexual harassment, and if any such investigation had revealed any wrongdoing by Mr. SMITH, he presumably would have been terminated at that time. We encourage and expect RADIO ONE to confirm that, indeed, Mr. SMITH was not terminated for sexually harassing anyone.

Lastly, Mr. SMITH is sincerely grateful to all those who have called or sent e-mails, text messages, and letters of support. He looks forward to disproving and discrediting those who seem intent upon furthering a campaign of lies and mis-truths.”

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