A judge denies Ray J’s bid to end the libel case brought by Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, allowing the defamation claims to move forward. The ruling means the lawsuit is not dismissed at this stage, and the women’s allegations remain active.
Both outlets report that the judge specifically rejects Ray J’s request to dispose of the claims outright. Rolling Stone adds that the court also rules the women may proceed with their argument that Ray J acted “maliciously” in defaming them, including by implying they were—or should be—the targets of a racketeering investigation. Billboard similarly frames the decision as clearing a major hurdle for Kardashian and Jenner in the lawsuit.
The two reports align on the core outcome: the litigation continues after the judge’s decision. They differ mainly in emphasis, with Billboard focusing on the denial of a dismissal motion, while Rolling Stone highlights the characterization of the alleged conduct as malicious and tied to specific investigative implications.
