Mariah Carey wins dismissal of brother’s defamation lawsuit over her memoir
Summary
A judge dismissed a defamation lawsuit filed by Mariah Carey’s brother, Morgan Carey, over statements in her 2020 memoir. The court ruled Morgan did not prove that Mariah knowingly lied or ignored the truth in her book.Key Facts
- Morgan Carey sued Mariah Carey in 2021, claiming the memoir defamed him by calling him a drug dealer and abuser.
- A judge rejected most of Morgan’s claims in 2022 but said some allegations could be defamatory if proven.
- Morgan appealed in 2024, adding claims about losing a film project and work opportunities because of the memoir.
- Judge Leslie Stroth dismissed the lawsuit, ruling Morgan did not show Mariah acted with “actual malice” (knowingly lying or reckless disregard for the truth).
- Mariah Carey’s lawyer said the ruling protects authors speaking on public interest topics.
- Morgan’s lawyers said they plan to appeal again.
- Mariah’s sister Alison filed a separate defamation lawsuit over memoir claims but dropped it and died in 2024.
- The case centered on how memoir statements affect family members and the legal standards for defamation involving public figures.
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