Thee Stallion strikes again! Megan Thee Stallion has emerged victorious in her defamation lawsuit against online blogger Milagro Gramz. After a trial that highlighted the damaging effects of online misinformation and coordinated attacks, a jury found Gramz liable for her actions.
A Verdict Against Defamation and Harassment
The Grammy winner sued Milagro Gramz (real name Milagro Cooper) over posts that she argued tarnished her reputation following the 2020 shooting incident involving Tory Lanez. The jury agreed that Gramz coordinated with Lanez, both before and after his 2022 conviction, to spread misinformation and attack Megan.
Central to the case was Gramz’s alleged promotion of a fake sex tape of Megan Thee Stallion. Megan’s legal team successfully argued that these coordinated attacks not only damaged her public image but also caused significant emotional distress, leading her to consider self-harm.
The Emotional Toll and Financial Ramifications
Megan testified about the profound impact the deepfake video had on her mental health, especially after already enduring the trauma of the shooting and public victim-blaming. Her former manager testified that she required up to $240,000 in therapy to cope with the emotional fallout.
Despite the severe emotional distress, the financial penalty for Gramz was less substantial than anticipated. The jury initially awarded Megan $75,000 in damages, but U.S. District Court Judge Cecilia M. Altonaga reduced the amount to $59,000. While a fraction of what Tasha K paid in Cardi B’s defamation case, the legal battle itself reportedly caused significant financial strain for Gramz, with multiple lawyers reportedly dropping her due to legal fees.
Reactions from Both Sides
Emerging from the courthouse, Megan Thee Stallion expressed her happiness with the verdict, stating she planned to celebrate with a meal out. Milagro Gramz and her attorney, Jeremy McLymont, appeared disappointed but also relieved that the damages weren’t higher. “I respect the jury and what they decided,” Gramz commented, acknowledging the verdict despite potential disagreement.
McLymont added, “At the end of the day it was not a complete win for any side,” referencing the reduced damages. The case serves as a powerful reminder of the legal consequences for spreading harmful misinformation and the importance of protecting one’s reputation in the digital age.
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