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TV Star Sued for Defamation Over Sexual Misconduct Claims
6 Dec
Summary
- Marciano Brunette is suing Demi Engemann for defamation.
- Engemann allegedly falsely accused Brunette of sexual misconduct.
- The lawsuit also names the show's production company.
Marciano Brunette has initiated legal action against Demi Engemann, accusing the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star of making defamatory claims of sexual misconduct. The lawsuit, filed on December 5, 2025, asserts that Engemann utilized her influence as a reality television personality to spread false accusations against Brunette. The complaint details an incident on "Vanderpump Villa" that Brunette contends was a consensual kiss, which Engemann allegedly misrepresented as sexual misconduct and assault for her "Mormon Wives" narrative.
Brunette's legal team further alleges that Engemann continued communication with him for months after the alleged incident, providing evidence of friendly text messages and FaceTime calls, even with her child. Engemann's claims escalated during the "Mormon Wives" season, where she repeatedly accused Brunette of unwanted touching. Brunette has firmly denied these allegations, stating they are entirely false and damaging, and has vowed to address the matter transparently.
The suit also names Jeff Jenkins Productions, the production company behind "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives." It claims the company knowingly aired Engemann's allegations, despite having reasons to doubt their veracity, and built storylines around them to maximize impact without giving Brunette a fair chance to respond. Brunette is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent further defamatory statements.
