On The Docket
- The lawsuit, filed just eight days ago, is still in its procedural infancy — personal service on Ray J likely pending.
- Kardashian and Jenner’s legal team, led by powerhouse attorney Alex Spiro, are expected to deploy top-tier investigators and process servers to locate and serve Ray J personally.
- Once served, Ray J will have a narrow legal window to respond, setting the stage for a potential courtroom clash.
LOS ANGELES, CA – Filed October 1, 2025, in Los Angeles Superior Court, the defamation complaint brought by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner targets Ray J (Ray Norwood Jr.) for statements alleging that the two are under federal investigation for racketeering. The plaintiffs assert that Ray J’s comments, made across high-visibility platforms — including a May TMZ special and a September livestream viewed by millions — constitute false and malicious defamation.
The complaint describes Ray J’s remarks as part of a “sustained campaign of harassment and defamation,” fueled by animosity dating back to their decades-old relationship and his “willingness to lie for attention.” Kardashian and Jenner’s attorneys argue that the statements were intentionally crafted to damage their reputation and stir media frenzy.
The plaintiffs’ counsel, Alex Spiro — known for his work defending Alec Baldwin — has moved swiftly, alleging “substantial and ongoing harm” to their clients’ public and professional standing.
According to the complaint, reviewed by USA Herald, Ray J’s inflammatory statements include:
