Ariana Madix has countered the revenge porn lawsuit filed by Raquel “Rachel” Leviss, asserting that Leviss is retaliating over her affair with Tom Sandoval.
Leviss lodged the lawsuit against Madix and Sandoval in February. She accuses them of distributing intimate media without her consent, among other charges.
Madix’s legal team argues that Leviss misuses the legal system to hinder free speech and not protect her rights. They have asked for the lawsuit to be dismissed and for Leviss to cover Madix’s legal expenses.
In response, Leviss’ attorneys, Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman, have dismissed Madix’s defense as meritless. They claim to possess undeniable proof that the videos were shared, contradicting Madix’s assertions.
The dispute began when Madix allegedly found a video on Sandoval’s phone that depicted an intimate call between him and Leviss. Madix took a screenshot of the video, leading Leviss to worry about its potential leak.
Madix denies disseminating any footage and states that Sandoval erased the videos after she confronted him. Sandoval has described Leviss’ legal action as a publicity ploy and a rebranding effort.
As the legal wrangle unfolds, it highlights these public figures’ tangled relationships and accusations. The outcome of this case is pending.
