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  "id": 900325,
  "title": "Selena Gomez accused of fraud by investors over mental health startup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-accused-of-fraud-by-investors-over-mental-health-startup",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-08-14T19:22:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Global News",
    "slug": "global-news",
    "url": "https://globalnews.ca/news/12021768/selena-gomez-accused-of-fraud-mental-health-startup/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Investors are accusing Selena Gomez and her mother Mandy Teefey of fraud for their role in the collapse of Selena Gomez's mental health startup, Wondermind. According to legal documents obtained by Global News, the founders allegedly misled investors about the company's infrastructure, leadership, and resources, as well as its financial performance and future plans. The lawsuit claims that Gomez and Teefey failed to properly fund and promote the startup, and that they misrepresented their involvement and the company's status to investors. The investors allege that they put $1.2 million into Wondermind, and that they are now seeking damages, rescission of their investments, and other legal remedies.",
  "summary": "The pop star and her mother are accused of allegedly deceiving investors of their mental health startup and falsely representing the company's 'infrastructure and leadership.'",
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      {
        "outlet": "Billboard",
        "title": "Selena Gomez & Her Mental Health Startup Hit With Investor Fraud Lawsuit: ‘Financial Calamity’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/selena-gomez-her-mental-health-startup-hit-with-investor-fraud",
        "published": "2026-08-13T20:00:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Sydney Morning Herald",
        "title": "Selena Gomez accused of fraud by investors in her mental health start-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/selena-gomez-accused-of-fraud-by-investors-in-her-mental-health-start",
        "published": "2026-08-13T21:10:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Age",
        "title": "Selena Gomez accused of fraud by investors in her mental health start-up",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/selena-gomez-accused-of-fraud-by-investors-in-her-mental-health-start-805554",
        "published": "2026-08-13T21:10:17.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "CBC News",
        "title": "Investors sue Selena Gomez for alleged fraud over mental health startup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/investors-sue-selena-gomez-for-alleged-fraud-over-mental-health",
        "published": "2026-08-13T21:35:43.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "TechCrunch",
        "title": "Investors sue Selena Gomez alleging fraud tied to her mental health startup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/investors-sue-selena-gomez-alleging-fraud-tied-to-her-mental-health",
        "published": "2026-08-13T22:12:40.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Selena Gomez faces fraud allegations over mental health startup",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-faces-fraud-allegations-over-mental-health-startup",
        "published": "2026-08-14T02:17:24.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-sued-for-alleged-fraud-over-mental-health-company-870111",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:28:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-sued-for-alleged-fraud-over-mental-health-company-871595",
        "published": "2026-08-14T12:37:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Hollywood Reporter",
        "title": "Selena Gomez’s Mental Health Startup Was a Sham, Investors Claim in Federal Lawsuit",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomezs-mental-health-startup-was-a-sham-investors-claim-in",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:11:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Entrepreneur",
        "title": "Selena Gomez Was Just Sued for $1.2 Million Over Her Mental Health Startup. Here’s What Her Investors Allege.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-was-just-sued-for-1-2-million-over-her-mental-health",
        "published": "2026-08-14T18:43:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "KahawaTungu",
        "title": "Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/selena-gomez-sued-for-alleged-fraud-over-mental-health-company-914497",
        "published": "2026-08-14T22:55:01.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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