Ray J sued by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner for defamation

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00:00Ray J sued by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner for defamation.

00:05Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner are no strangers to headlines.

00:09The mother-daughter duo just filed a defamation lawsuit against singer and entrepreneur Ray J,

00:13and it's making waves across Hollywood and beyond.

00:16Ray J, best known for his early 2000s relationship with Kim Kardashian,

00:20recently made bold claims in a live stream and a documentary.

00:24He suggested that Kim and Kris were under a federal RICO investigation,

00:27a type of criminal charge used for organized crime.

00:31The key moment came during the TMZ Presents,

00:34the United States vs. Sean Combs documentary.

00:37Ray claimed,

00:38If you told me the Kardashians was being charged for racketeering, I might believe it.

00:43Defamation is when someone makes a false statement that harms another person's reputation.

00:47They must prove actual malice,

00:49that Ray J either knew his claims were false or acted with reckless disregard for the truth.

00:54According to Spiro, the recent comments cross a line.

00:58Alleging a federal criminal investigation, especially one involving racketeering,

01:02is not only serious, it's potentially career-ending.

01:06Let's clear this up.

01:07No, there is no known RICO investigation involving Kim Kardashian or Kris Jenner.

01:12It's a heavy accusation.

01:14He has millions of followers and frequent appearances in media.

01:17Social media has changed how fast misinformation can spread.

01:20For public figures, that means reputational damage can be instant and widespread.

01:26His words carry weight.

01:28Kim and Kris are suing for unspecified compensatory and punitive damages.

01:33But first, the Kardashians must prove.

01:35The statements were false, they were made with actual malice,

01:38and they caused real damage.

01:40One example cited.

01:42Earlier this year, Ray J claimed he had slept with rapper Sexy Red.

01:46She later shared DMs from Ray J where he admitted he was trolling and apologized.

01:51Even if you're not famous, there are real takeaways here.

01:54Online words matter.

01:56False statements can hurt reputations, careers, and mental health.

02:00Courts are increasingly recognizing the damage caused by online misinformation.

02:05Defamation laws protect everyone.

02:07But dig deeper, and it's a reflection of something much bigger.

02:10How we communicate online, what we believe, and what happens when falsehoods get amplified.