Joseph V. Smith / Treyball Studios

In a complaint filed Jan 2026 tại Tòa án Tối cao Los Angeles, Nguyên đơn Brian King Joseph is best known as a finalist on season 13 of America’s Got Talent (2018), where he finished in third place. Often called “The King of Violin,” he is recognized for his high-energy, modern interpretations of popular songs and his resilience in the face of a chronic health condition. Sự trả thù & Chấm dứt sai trái: Joseph claims he was fired from Smith’s “Based on a True Story” tour after reporting a March 2025 incident in Las Vegas where an unknown person entered his hotel room and left sexual items and a message.

Joseph is seeking compensation for personal and financial damages. He claims he made significant financial investments in preparation for the tour, which ran from July to early September, and says he now suffers from major psychological damage and PTSD as a result of the alleged incident and his firing.