Mariah Carey Wins Dismissal of Brother’s Defamation Lawsuit Over Bestselling Memoir
The singer's lawyer says she's "gratified" by the court ruling. Her brother, Morgan Carey, plans to appeal.
Mariah Carey has successfully dismissed her brother Morgan Carey's defamation lawsuit over her bestselling 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey. A New York judge ruled that Morgan did not meet the requirements for a defamation lawsuit against a public figure, which necessitates proving "actual malice" — intention to lie or reckless disregard for the truth.
According to Judge Leslie A. Stroth, Morgan failed to provide sufficient proof that Mariah knowingly made false statements or acted with reckless disregard for the truth. The judge also noted that Morgan's sources for the alleged defamatory statements were anonymous and unverifiable.
Mariah's attorney, John Rosenberg, expressed satisfaction with the court's decision, stating that it confirms the importance of authors being protected when they speak out on matters of public interest. Morgan's attorney, Richard Altman, plans to appeal the dismissal, claiming it is inconsistent with prior rulings in the case and that they respectfully disagree with the court's decision.
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