Drug Trafficking Allegations Spark Conflict… Mariah Carey Wins $28 Billion Lawsuit Against Her Brother [Star Issue]

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Pop star Mariah Carey won a defamation lawsuit worth approximately 28 billion won against her brother.

According to foreign media reports, including the U.S. entertainment outlet The Hollywood Reporter, on the 20th (Korean time), a New York State court dismissed a $20 million (approximately 28 billion won) defamation lawsuit filed by Mariah Carey's brother, Morgan Carey.

Previously, Mariah Carey published her memoir, "The Meaning of Mariah Carey," in 2020, which detailed her childhood and family history.

The memoir contained content suggesting that her brother, Morgan Carey, exhibited violent behavior during his childhood and was involved in cocaine trafficking. It also included expressions implying that Morgan Carey had served time in prison.

In response, Morgan Carey claimed that the contents of the memoir were false and defamed his reputation. He filed a lawsuit against Mariah Carey in 2021, stating that the damages exceeded $20 million.

However, the court did not accept Morgan Carey's claims. On the 19th, Judge Leslie A. Strauss of the New York State Supreme Court ruled that Morgan Carey had failed to sufficiently prove "actual malice," which is required to establish defamation.

The court pointed out a lack of evidence proving that Mariah Carey knew the content was false yet included it anyway, or recklessly disregarded the truth.

In particular, while Morgan Carey argued that Mariah Carey harbored ill will toward him, the court determined that such an argument alone could not meet the legal requirements for defamation.

Mariah Carey's side expressed satisfaction with the ruling. Her attorney, John Rosenberg, stated, "We are pleased that the court recognized the memoir addresses issues of significant public interest and dismissed all of my brother's defamation claims."

On the other hand, Morgan Carey's side plans to appeal, expressing dissatisfaction with the ruling. Morgan Carey's attorney, Richard Altman, stated, "I believe this ruling is completely contradictory to the previous court's decision," and announced plans to file an appeal soon.

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