Mariah Carey will be interviewed by lawyers about statements in her memoir regarding her brother Morgan’s alleged involvement in drug distribution.
The deposition is expected to take place on January 17 at the New York law office representing her brother, as detailed in court documents obtained by The US Sun .
In a legal case filed in March 2021, Morgan launched a legal action against his sister, Mariah, alleging that she wrote untrue things about him in her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey”.
It is known that this pair of estranged brothers has not contacted each other since 1994.
The Grammy Award-winning singer has made shocking allegations against her brother, claiming he was violent towards her in connection with drug dealing during his time at a New York nightclub. in the 1980s, and hinted at a previous prison sentence – all of which she did. Morgan’s brother, vehemently denies it.
In a separate excerpt, Mariah described Morgan as an older brother who sometimes dealt drugs, was involved in the system, and was a drunk.
In response to the allegations against him, Morgan filed a lawsuit claiming that the published information had greatly damaged his reputation, claiming that they were false, defamatory and deeply intrusive.
According to documents obtained by The Sun, “[Morgan] causing this action to bring more sadness and disappointment at his sister’s betrayal and toxic lies than anger towards them,” the lawsuit reads.
“He was by no means jealous of his sister’s enormous artistic and personal success, he enjoyed his own successes both professionally and personally and always wished them well. good for her.”
In a ruling issued in February 2022, a judge dismissed most of the lawsuit but allowed two aspects to proceed. These included allegations that Morgan was involved in drug trafficking and insinuations that he had a history of prison time.
Recently, Mariah revealed that she was informed by a “famous photographer”, a “famous hairdresser” and their mother about Morgan’s involvement in drug trafficking, which is considered common knowledge. disappeared in their close circle at that time.
According to documents filed in New York on Friday, Morgan’s legal team will extensively question Mariah about these allegations during a videotaped sworn deposition scheduled for late January. .
In addition to asking for evidence to support their claims, they also insisted that the mother-of-two submit all necessary documents, such as the full names and addresses of all parties involved. officials, within the next 20 days.
According to the source, it’s likely legal representatives will ask Mariah to identify the individuals so-called “famous hairdressers” and “famous photographers” who allegedly informed her. that her brother was involved in drug trafficking.
Morgan’s lawyer, Richard Altman, told The US Sun: “It is disappointing that Mariah, building her public image in her ‘tell-all book,’ has created disparaging facts.” about her brother Morgan, who was still mourning the death of his sister and mother, whose deaths he first learned about not from her but from her lawyer.”
“What’s more disappointing is that Mariah, after significantly harming Morgan with her words, plays the victim.”
“In the end, Mariah will not only have to answer questions under oath about how she intentionally harmed her brother, but the public will learn the real truth behind their relationship and the victim who really is.”
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