Los Angeles – Kim Kardashian and her mother, Kris Jenner, have taken legal action against Ray J, Kim’s former boyfriend. They have filed a defamation lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court, accusing him of making false claims that they are under federal investigation and are on the brink of indictment for racketeering.
The lawsuit describes these allegations as entirely baseless and part of a pattern of harassment. The reality TV stars and businesswomen contend that Ray J, whose legal name is Ray Norwood Jr., falsely stated he was collaborating with federal investigators on a racketeering case that would soon result in their indictment.
According to the lawsuit, Ray J’s comments have been ongoing for years, constituting a “sustained campaign of harassment and defamation.” The document states, “Unable to accept the end of his fleeting relationship with Ms. Kardashian over twenty years ago, Ray J has repeatedly sought to attach himself to Plaintiffs’ names and exploit their prominence for personal gain.”
The legal filing highlights two specific recent statements that allegedly crossed a line. In a May special on TMZ, Ray J suggested that “racketeering charges against the Kardashians would be appropriate” and that he “might believe it” if he heard they were being charged. Furthermore, in a September 30 livestream reportedly viewed by millions, he claimed, “The federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy” and “the feds is coming,” adding that the case would be “worse than Diddy.”
Ray J’s representative could not be reached for immediate comment. The lawsuit asserts that Ray J provided no evidence for his statements, which are described as “blatantly false.” It explicitly states, “No such federal investigation exists; no law enforcement agency has initiated any criminal proceedings or investigations related to racketeering charges against Ms. Kardashian or Ms. Jenner; and no credible evidence whatsoever supports these inflammatory allegations.”
Ray J, also known as Brandy’s brother, is widely recognized for his past relationship with Kardashian and the infamous sex tape leak in 2007. The lawsuit suggests his statements are motivated by animosity and a desire for attention, calling them “the latest salvo in a deliberate and malicious campaign of harassment and defamation intended to defame Plaintiffs while reviving his own fading notoriety.” The plaintiffs claim the resulting “media storm” has caused significant reputational and financial damages.
Kardashian and Jenner are being represented by attorney Alex Spiro, known for representing high-profile clients, including the team that secured charges dismissal for Alec Baldwin during his trial.
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