Mariah Carey wins the dismissal of her brother Morgan Carey’s $20 million defamation lawsuit tied to her bestselling memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” a judge rules Monday. Morgan Carey had filed the action in 2021, seeking damages over statements he says were defamatory.
The outlets report that the court rejects the lawsuit, ending the case at the trial stage. Rolling Stone and Billboard describe the ruling as a defeat for Morgan Carey, while The Hollywood Reporter adds background that the dispute has been ongoing for years. Billboard quotes Carey’s legal team saying she is “gratified” by the decision.
Billboard also notes that Morgan Carey intends to appeal, indicating the legal fight may continue. Across coverage, the focus remains on the judge’s decision to strike the case and on the immediate next step: a potential appellate review.
