Kim Kardashian Cleared of Defamation in Blac Chyna Trial
Kim Kardashian has been found not guilty of defaming Blac Chyna by a Los Angeles judge this Friday (April 29). Per documents obtained by Page Six reveals the court ruled that…
Kim Kardashian attends 2022 Vanity Fair Oscar Party Hosted By Radhika Jones at Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts on March 27, 2022 in Beverly Hills, California. Blac Chyna attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California.
Frazer Harrison/Amy Sussman/Getty ImagesKim Kardashian has been found not guilty of defaming Blac Chyna by a Los Angeles judge this Friday (April 29). Per documents obtained by Page Six reveals the court ruled that “no statement” made by the Skims founder, 41, was “alleged to be defamatory” against the Rob & Chyna star, 33.
Chyna’s team previously argued they only needed to prove that each defendant in the case — including Kim, Khloé Kardashian, Kylie Jenner and Kris Jenner — took a “responsible part” in defaming Chyna, whose real name is Angela White. However, the court agreed that there is “no evidence” to support that Kim had a “responsible part” in defaming Chyna, the documents say.
The ruling was based on the lawyers’ arguments, the court record and papers from the counsel. Although Kim was absolved of the defamation charge, she can potentially still be accused of intentional interference with a contract. As we earlier reported, Chyna has accused the Kardashian-Jenner family of using their influence to cancel a potential second season of her and ex-fiancé Rob Kardashian’s E! reality show.
Jeff Jenkins, former executive producer of the series, testified last week that networks including BET, VH1, Lifetime and MTV were also uninterested in picking up Rob & Chyna. Chyna is seeking over $145 million ($109,635,021 in economic damage and $36,000,000 in general damages for emotional distress).
The Kardashian-Jenner family’s attorney, Michael Rhodes, tried to get the case dismissed altogether last Friday, arguing that Chyna’s claims were “absurd,” adding that the total damages amount is based on “unsupported and wildly speculative claims” since she has not provided the appropriate accounting records.
As the Kardashian-Jenner women gear up for their new series, The Kardashians, to debut on Disney+ next Thursday, April 14, they had an intimate gathering at Goya Studios in Los Angeles to watch the first episode from the upcoming series. In attendance were longtime friends, Jonathan Cheban, Malika Haqq and Anastasia Karanikolaou, even though Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, and Kylie Jenner were noticeably absent. Kourtney's ex and father of their three children, Scott Disick, 38, showed up with his new girlfriend, Rebecca Donaldson, 27. Kourtney's beau Travis Barker brought his kids along to the premiere and Kim's boyfriend Pete Davidson attended the event!
Take a look at how we ranked the reality stars' looks of the night.
19. Emma Conway
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Emma Conway attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
18. Natalie Halcro
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Natalie Halcro attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
17. Jonathan Cheban
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Jonathan Cheban attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
16. Dorit Kemsley
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Dorit Kemsley (R) and guest attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
15. Atiana De La Hoya
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Atiana De La Hoya attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA)
14. Olivia Pierson
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Olivia Pierson attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
13. Khadijah Haqq McCray and Malika Haqq
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Khadijah Haqq McCray and Malika Haqq attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
12. Nicole Williams English
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Nicole Williams English attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
11. Julia Lester
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Julia Lester attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
10. Landon Barker
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Landon Barker attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA)
9. Yris Palmer
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Yris Palmer attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
8. Saffron Barker
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Saffron Barker attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
7. Anastasia Kingsnorth
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Anastasia Kingsnorth attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
6. Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Scott Disick and Rebecca Donaldson attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
5. Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Kris Jenner and Corey Gamble attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA)
4. Alabama Barker, Reign Disick, Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, Landon Barker and Atiana De La Hoya
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: (L-R) Alabama Barker, Reign Disick, Kourtney Kardashian, Travis Barker, Landon Barker and Atiana De La Hoya attend the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
3. Teyana Taylor
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Teyana Taylor attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA)
2. Anastasia Karanikolaou
Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Anastasia Karanikolaou attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for ABA)
1. Kim Kardashian
Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABALOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Kim Kardashian attends the Los Angeles premiere of Hulu's new show "The Kardashians" at Goya Studios on April 07, 2022 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Emma McIntyre/Getty Images for ABA)
