Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner take legal action against Ray J over defamation and racketeering allegations
Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner File Defamation Lawsuit Against Ray J
Allegations of Federal Investigation Dismissed as Baseless
Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, have initiated a defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Ray J, following his claims of an impending federal investigation involving them. Filed on Wednesday, the lawsuit marks a quick and assertive response from the reality TV stars and entrepreneurs, who refute the statements as completely unfounded. Ray J, officially known as Ray Norwood Jr., allegedly declared that he was collaborating with federal authorities on a racketeering case targeting Kardashian and Jenner.
A History of Controversy and Allegations
The lawsuit labels Ray J’s assertions as part of a “sustained campaign of harassment and defamation.” This legal action highlights recent comments made by Ray J as crossing a line and necessitating their legal response. Notably, the former couple’s relationship ended more than two decades ago, yet, according to the lawsuit, Ray J has continuously tried to exploit Kardashian and Jenner’s fame for personal gain.
Key Statements That Sparked Legal Action
The lawsuit references key occasions Ray J publicly made inflammatory statements. In a TMZ special aired in May, he suggested potential racketeering charges against the Kardashians. Further, a live broadcast on September 30, reportedly watched by millions, saw Ray J claiming, “The federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy,” followed by speculative comparisons to other high-profile cases.
Lawsuit Seeks to Correct Public Perception
According to the plaintiffs, Ray J has provided no evidence for his “blatantly false” claims. The lawsuit argues that no federal investigation or criminal proceedings related to racketeering have been initiated against Kardashian or Jenner, and asserts the statements were part of a deliberate attempt to gain attention and damage their reputations.
Impact and Legal Representation
The lawsuit claims the media uproar resulting from Ray J’s statements has inflicted both reputational and financial harm, with damages to be determined in court. Represented by prominent attorney Alex Spiro, known for high-profile cases including Alec Baldwin’s, Kardashian and Jenner are setting the stage for a legal battle aimed at mitigating the alleged defamation.
Attempts to reach a representative for Ray J for comment were unsuccessful at the time of reporting. Emegypt will continue to follow developments in this evolving legal story.
