Kardashian-Jenner lose bid to keep sex tape settlement confidential
What's the story
Reality TV stars Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have suffered a major setback in their legal battle to keep parts of their 2023 sex tape settlement with Ray J confidential. A Los Angeles court has ruled against their request, stating that they failed to provide any admissible evidence that publicizing the details would harm them. Page Six reported that the judge described their arguments as "too vague, speculative, amorphous, and unsupported to support the requested sealing order."
Legal ruling
Judge's scathing remarks on Kardashian, Jenner's arguments
Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Steven A. Ellis dismissed Kardashian and Jenner's claims that releasing the settlement details would cause substantial harm to their privacy. He noted that the case wasn't about "Kardashian engaging in sexual activities," as all parties involved are aware that the sex tape "has already been the subject of public disclosure." The judge's ruling stated that plaintiffs had presented no admissible evidence that public disclosure of the settlement agreement would cause them substantial harm.
Dispute origins
Timeline of Kardashian, Jenner, and Ray J's legal battle
The legal dispute between Kardashian, Jenner, and Ray J dates back to a 2023 settlement over their infamous sex tape. In October, Kardashian and Jenner sued Ray J for defamation after he claimed he was working with federal agents on a RICO case against them. Ray J counter-sued in November for allegedly violating their settlement by discussing the sex tape on their Hulu series The Kardashians.
Counterclaims
Ray J accused Kardashians of being responsible for sex tape
In his lawsuit, Ray J alleged that Kardashian and Jenner were responsible for releasing the sex tape. He claimed they had violated their 2023 settlement by discussing it publicly. In response, Jenner called these allegations "deeply offensive and harmful," stating, "I was absolutely heartbroken, crushed, and devastated as a mother to see my daughter in this situation where her most intimate and private moments were exposed to the world."
Settlement specifics
Settlement stated all parties would resolve past and future claims
The court documents revealed that Kardashian and Jenner's motions were denied "except as to a bank account number in certain exhibits." The 2023 settlement reportedly stated that all parties would resolve any past and future claims, disputes, causes of action, defenses, and alleged losses concerning the sex tape. Ray J was reportedly paid $6 million to sign this settlement.