Ariana Madix appeal fizzles in ‘Scandoval’ revenge porn lawsuit
An appellate panel affirmed a trial judge's ruling that Madix's purported sharing of sexual videos isn't shielded by California's anti-SLAPP statute.
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What happenedAn appellate panel affirmed a trial judge's ruling that Madix's purported sharing of sexual videos isn't shielded by California's anti-SLAPP statute.
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CenterAriana Madix appeal fizzles in ‘Scandoval’ revenge porn lawsuit
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