Judge Dismisses $20M Defamation Suit Against Mariah Carey

A New York judge threw out a $20 million defamation lawsuit filed by Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey. The singer walked away with a win after the court dismissed her brother's claims over her 2020 memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey." Documents seen by Fox News Digital show that Morgan brought the suit in 2021, arguing that passages in his sister's book were false and caused him intentional emotional pain.

In his first complaint, he described the situation as coming from sorrow and disappointment rather than pure anger. He insisted the damage was intended before any press coverage started on her book. The text argued that numerous parts of the memoir were "of and concerning plaintiff" yet remained untrue. Morgan specifically pointed to a scene where Mariah recalled an alleged fight with their father. She wrote about twelve cops being needed to pull them apart, describing big bodies crashing into the living room like a hurricane.

He claimed this story painted him as a physically violent man. The excerpt also fulfilled what he called a clichéd and racially charged portrayal of two Black males in a physical struggle that never happened. Morgan said Mariah weaponized the deaths of their parents and sister Alison to hurt his reputation. He felt she used these tragedies to boost sales while violating his privacy by revealing details like his time at the Sagamore Children's Psychiatric Center when he was young.

She also characterized him as "the Big Bad Wolf" in interviews, including one with Oprah Winfrey. Morgan noted that some of her sources were unverified figures like an anonymous photographer or hairstylist. He called upon her deceased mother and inner circle common knowledge to build his case. The judge, Leslie A. Stroth, reviewed both the initial complaint and the second amended version.

The ruling stated that Mariah did not forfeit her chance to defend against these allegations in the later filing. The court found that earlier instances were claimed as defamatory statements themselves rather than proof of actual malice. Morgan tried to frame his privacy violations as evidence of bad faith, but the judge ruled he failed to sufficiently plead actual malice on Mariah's part.

A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by Blake Lively against the producers of 'Mean Girls'. The plaintiff claimed her career suffered because the filmmakers prioritized commercial success over verifying facts. She argued their sources were anonymous and uncheckable. However, the court noted Lively offered no proof that anyone made false statements knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth.

The judge also addressed claims about ill will toward Lively's brother. Such an assertion alone does not meet legal standards for actual malice in a defamation case. The Second Amended Complaint failed to satisfy these pleading requirements. This ruling ends that specific legal battle regarding the movie production company.

Meanwhile, Wynonna Judd stated she and her sister Ashley are no longer speaking. Their family pain has resurfaced recently after years of difficult relationships. Earlier this year, Alison Carey sued Mariah Carey for emotional distress worth $1.25 million following a memoir release. The documents called the singer heartless and vicious while describing how the plaintiff began abusing alcohol and crying uncontrollably.

Alison claimed Mariah gave her Valium and threw boiling tea on her skin. These allegations appeared in People magazine but offered no evidence to back them up according to the lawsuit. Docs stated that Carey used the book to humiliate Alison after stories spread worldwide without giving the plaintiff a chance to respond. The singer allegedly dedicated part of her memoir to their mother despite calling their bond a complicated love full of pride and shame.

Alison was diagnosed with PTSD, anxiety, and depression while processing alleged childhood abuse. She filed a separate suit against their mother Patricia in February 2020 claiming satanic worship meetings involved sexual acts. The summons accused the mother of allowing men to engage in forcible touching and sexual assault when Alison was ten years old.

In August 2024, Carey confirmed both her mother and sister died on the same day. She told People she felt broken by losing her mom but blessed for spending a final week with her before she passed away. This tragic turn of events ended a family that struggled through decades of pain and conflicting realities.

I appreciate everyone's love and support and respect for my privacy during this impossible time."

The statement stands alone as a direct appeal from the individual involved. It marks a clear boundary while acknowledging the outpouring of kindness received by the public. No further details were offered in this specific excerpt, leaving the full context to be determined by subsequent reporting or official channels.