(WHDH) — Police in New York are reportedly investigating new sex abuse claims against hip-hop producer, Russell Simmons.

According to TMZ. two women have filed criminal complaints accusing Simmons of raping them.

Simmons said in a statement that he denies all of the allegations.

He stepped down from his companies last year amid sexual assault and harassment allegations.

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