- “Racketeering charges against the Kardashians would be appropriate.”
- “The federal RICO I’m about to drop on Kris and Kim is about to be crazy… the feds is coming.”
The lawsuit directly rebuts these claims, asserting:
“No such federal investigation exists; no law enforcement agency has initiated any criminal proceedings or investigations related to racketeering charges against Ms. Kardashian or Ms. Jenner.”
No supporting evidence was provided by Ray J, and no public federal filings or indictments corroborate his statements. The complaint emphasizes that the remarks caused a “media storm” with reputational and financial fallout — damage that will be quantified at trial.
The case, filed under the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, seeks compensatory and punitive damages, alleging defamation per se and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
What Happens Next in the Litigation Phase
Because the case was filed less than ten days ago, the summons and complaint are likely still awaiting personal service upon Ray J. Under California law, personal service is a fundamental requirement for establishing jurisdiction and moving the case forward.
In high-profile cases like this, service can be tricky — celebrities often maintain multiple residences, private security, and undisclosed travel schedules. To overcome this, Spiro’s legal team will almost certainly rely on licensed private investigators and veteran process servers skilled in locating evasive parties.
Once service is confirmed, the procedural clock begins ticking:
