The Oscar-winning songwriter behind "You Light Up My Life" says his former fiancée did just that to him - but hid the fact that she already was married. Joseph Brooks filed a fraud suit Tuesday seeking at least $2 million in damages and the return of a $550,000 bank account, a $60,000 engagement ring and other expensive presents he says he gave to Joaly Gomez. The lawsuit marks a new legal entanglement for Brooks, who pleaded not guilty in June to raping 11 women seeking film roles. A court date in the rape case has been set for October 20. Brooks v. Gomez, October 14, 2009
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