Kevin Hart Faces $12 Million Lawsuit Over Sex Tape Scandal: Former Friend Claims Breach of Contract

Kevin Hart Faces $12 Million Lawsuit Over Sex Tape Scandal Drama

Kevin Hart’s troubles surrounding a sex tape scandal that dates back to 2017 are far from over. The actor/comedian is now facing a new lawsuit filed by his former friend Jonathan “J.T.” Jackson for breach of contract, seeking a whopping $12 million in damages.

The lawsuit, as reported by Rolling Stone, stems from an alleged extortion attempt involving a leaked sex tape of Hart, for which Jackson was arrested and charged with four felony counts in 2018. However, the charges were later dropped against Jackson, and Hart publicly cleared his name in a video on Instagram in 2021.

Despite Hart’s public statement, Jackson claims in the civil lawsuit that Hart failed to use the contractually agreed-upon wording to clear his name and reputation. According to the complaint, Hart was supposed to specifically mention that Jackson had nothing to do with the extortion allegations, but Hart omitted this crucial detail in his statement.

The lawsuit argues that Hart’s deviation from the agreed-upon verbiage not only constitutes a breach of contract but also hinders Jackson’s efforts to restore his reputation and professional standing. The complaint emphasizes the importance of the precise wording in providing a clear and unequivocal public clarification of Jackson’s innocence.

As of now, Hart has not issued any comments regarding the civil lawsuit. The ongoing legal battle adds another layer of complexity to the already tumultuous saga surrounding Hart’s sex tape scandal, leaving fans and followers eagerly awaiting the outcome.