J.T. Jackson Sued Kevin Hart Over Sex Tape. “According to court documents J.T. Jackson has filed (per In Touch), the former friend of Kevin Hart is suing him for allegedly breaching a written contract the two of them had regarding the 2017 sex tape scandal. Additionally, Jackson has alleged fraud and intentional infliction of emotional distress in the lawsuit. Per Jackson’s filing, he believes that his reputation was “unjustly tarnished,” which has in turn led him to deal with professional setbacks, emotional distress and financial woes. While the documents say that Hart didn’t “personally accuse” his former friend in connection with the scandal, he “contributed to the initiation of these false claims” leading to a “wrongful arrest” after he made a false report back in 2018.” [Cinemablend]
Jackson Said He Was Paid A Settlement By Hart. ““The baseless nature of these extortion accusations led to [Jonathan’s] wrongful arrest following a second, similarly fabricated extortion report falsely made by [Kevin] on April 27, 2018.” Further, Jonathan said Kevin released a 2019 stand-up special which accused him of extortion and involvement in the sex tape’s creation and dissemination. He said the special was viewed by millions of people, “significantly influenced public opinion and damaged” his reputation with the entertainment industry. Jonathan said he reached a settlement with Kevin in July 2021 which required Kevin to “pursue and advocate for the dismissal of the criminal charges against [Jonathan] and make a public statement exonerating him.”” [InTouch]
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