Jada Pinkett Smith Files Motion Asking To Dismiss $3 Million Lawsuit — Report
Jada Pinkett Smith has filed a motion to dismiss a $3 million lawsuit, claiming it's a meritless attempt to suppress her free speech.Summary
Jada Pinkett Smith is attempting to dismiss a $3 million lawsuit filed by Bilaal Salaam, also known as Brother Bilaal, in Los Angeles Superior Court. Salaam alleges Pinkett Smith threatened him during a 2021 encounter, claiming she said he would “end up missing or catch a bullet.” Pinkett Smith denies these allegations and argues the lawsuit should be dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP statute, which protects against meritless claims arising from protected activity.
The lawsuit stems from Salaam’s claims on the “Unwine With Tasha K” podcast, where he alleged he witnessed Will Smith engaging in a sexual act with Duane Martin. Pinkett Smith publicly refuted these claims as “nonsense.” Her motion to dismiss asserts Salaam’s allegations are false and part of a harassment campaign against her and her family.
Furthermore, the motion highlights Salaam’s sharing of a cease and desist letter from Pinkett Smith’s legal team and references her statement to TMZ, where she indicated they would be filing a lawsuit. Pinkett Smith’s legal team argues Salaam intentionally sought media attention with his unverified claims.
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