Mariah Carey Beats Brother’s $20 Million Defamation Lawsuit Over Tell-All Memoir
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Mariah Carey has won the dismissal of the remaining claims in her brother Morgan Carey’s defamation lawsuit over her 2020 memoir, ending the case at this stage. The judge ruled that Morgan had not shown Carey knowingly made false statements or recklessly disregarded the truth, as New York’s anti-SLAPP law requires.
Morgan alleged the memoir harmed his reputation by portraying him as violent, linking him to cocaine and describing childhood behavioural problems. He sought damages he said could exceed $20 million; his lawyer says he plans to appeal. Carey’s lawyer said the ruling supports broad protection for authors writing about matters of public interest.
- A judge dismissed Morgan Carey’s remaining defamation claims.
- He said the memoir damaged his reputation and sought over $20 million.
- His lawyer says he plans to appeal.