Meghan Markle Wants Judge To Dismiss Sister Samantha’s Defamation Lawsuit as She Finds Samantha Debunking Her ‘Fake’ Rags to Riches Story Offensive
Meghan Markle and Prince Harry left their royal life behind, to settle in America in peace. However, it seems peace is a myth for the couple, especially after their Oprah Winfrey interview became legal chaos. Meghan Markle’s sister Samantha filed a defamation lawsuit against the Duchess for the lies spilled by her against the Markle family. She even demanded $75k in damages from the Duchess.
The defamation case was taken to court, although Markle along with her legal team tried to stop the deposition. The judge is yet to give her feedback on the dismissal but seems to be inclined in favor of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry.
Meghan Markle faced a defamation trial from her sister Samantha
Samantha Markle filed a defamation lawsuit against her sister, the Duchess of Sussex, for peddling lies in her tell-all interview with Oprah Winfrey. Markle appeared along with her husband, Prince Harry on the CBS network for a bombshell interview with Oprah to share about her pre-royal and post-royal life. Markle shared how she grew up as an only child in the family, completely ignoring the existence of her sister, Samantha.
Markle’s words weren’t appreciated by her sister, who then filed a defamation lawsuit against the Duchess, demanding $75k in damages. Markle’s sister filed the case based on the lies spilled by the Duchess on national television. The Duchess’ sister did not buy her rags-to-riches story trying to prove her struggles to be the ultimatum based on her middle-class background. Markle’s sister pointed out the actress spilling lies on national television and caused her humiliation in the society. Further, Samantha Markle also stated how she was turned into a scapegoat when the actress tried covering her own lies.
Meghan Markle’s legal team trying to dismiss the lawsuit
Based on Samantha Markle’s opinions, the judge filed the defamation lawsuit and even signed for the $75k damages sought by the actress’ sister. However, Meghan Markle along with her legal team wishes for the judge to dismiss the lawsuit. They have been trying to convince the judge with their arguments. Although the judge’s decision hasn’t been confirmed yet, it seems she is inclining toward the Duchess’ favor.
Meghan Markle’s legal team called Samantha Markle’s claims to be “offensive” and “inappropriate”. They stated that the Duchess rarely made any major claim regarding her life growing up which could have humiliated her sister. Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell is left in a dilemma of whether to carry on the defamation trial or let it go. The judge took the Suits actress’ statements under consideration before taking the lawsuit under advisement.
Source: TMZ
