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Singer Wins $20M Legal Battle Against Brother
25 Oct
Summary
- Judge dismissed brother's defamation lawsuit over memoir allegations.
- The case involved claims about alleged drug dealing and criminal history.
- Brother plans to appeal the judge's decision on actual malice grounds.
A New York judge has dismissed the $20 million defamation lawsuit filed by Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey, over allegations made in her 2020 memoir. The ruling, issued on Monday, October 19, concluded that Morgan failed to demonstrate his sister acted with "actual malice" when writing about his alleged past.
Morgan had contested passages in "The Meaning of Mariah Carey" that referenced his alleged drug dealing and criminal history, arguing they falsely portrayed him. A previous judge had allowed two specific claims to proceed, but the current judge found insufficient evidence of actual malice.
Carey's legal team celebrated the victory, while Morgan's attorney confirmed plans to appeal the decision, stating they respectfully disagree with the ruling. The dispute originated in 2021, following the memoir's bestseller status.
This legal resolution coincides with other significant events for the singer, including the recent listing of her Tribeca triplex for $27 million. The residence holds historical significance, notably from her 2002 appearance on MTV's Cribs.
