What’s Happening?

Megan Thee Stallion is preparing to face blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper in a civil defamation⁤ trial scheduled ⁢to begin next ⁢week⁣ in Miami court. The lawsuit stems ‍from allegations made by Cooper that Megan Thee Stallion fabricated claims about her ‍former friend⁣ Kelsey⁤ Harris,who was involved in a shooting incident with Megan in 2020.

According to court documents obtained‍ by XXL ‍ on November 14, 2024, the‍ trial will be presided over by Chief judge Cecilia M.Alston.

Background: The 2020 shooting and Subsequent allegations

In ⁣July 2020,Megan⁤ Thee‍ Stallion (real name Megan Jovon Ruth Pete) was shot in the feet in Los Angeles. Initially,reports indicated she sustained injuries from broken glass. She later identified Tory‍ Lanez as the shooter, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction on multiple felony charges in December 2022. Rolling Stone provides detailed coverage of the Lanez sentencing.

Following the shooting,‍ Kelsey Harris, a former friend of Megan Thee Stallion, became a central figure in the narrative. ⁢Milagro Cooper, operating under the online ⁤handle “Gramz,” allegedly made statements online claiming Megan Thee Stallion fabricated the details of the shooting and falsely accused Harris. These claims are the basis of the current defamation lawsuit.

The defamation Lawsuit: Key Claims

Megan Thee Stallion alleges that Cooper’s statements were false, defamatory, and caused notable damage to her reputation and career. The lawsuit seeks⁢ damages for emotional distress, reputational harm, and financial losses. the core argument centers ‍on Cooper’s alleged dissemination of misinformation that⁢ painted megan Thee Stallion as untruthful⁣ and manipulative.

Court⁢ documents ⁤indicate that ⁤Megan Thee Stallion’s ⁣legal team will present evidence to demonstrate the falsity of Cooper’s claims and the resulting harm to her public image.⁣ Cooper is expected to argue that her statements were protected speech or based on reasonable belief.

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