The Background: A pivotal moment in this legal saga came in May when a New York judge dismissed Ganieva’s suit against Black, asserting that she had failed to demonstrate duress while signing a nondisclosure agreement that entitled her to approximately $9.5 million. This dismissal marked a significant development in the intricate legal battle.
Ganieva initially filed a lawsuit in June 2021, alleging defamation, emotional distress, and gender-motivated violence under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act. In her complaint, she accused Black of sexual and emotional abuse, referring to him as a “sadist.” Black, in response, asserted that their relationship was consensual and that Ganieva had extorted him over an extended period. He filed counterclaims for defamation, defamation per se, and breach of contract.
The Legal Controversy Continues: Black’s amended complaint for malicious prosecution has evolved into the third lawsuit and ninth version based on the same set of allegations against Ganieva. The legal intricacies have spiraled, involving both state and federal courts, alongside various claims against Ganieva.
