Overview
- The Biebers’ attorney, Evan Spiegel, sent a Jan. 13 cease-and-desist letter accusing Julie Theis of fabricating a false, defamatory narrative about their marriage.
- The letter demands Theis immediately remove her videos and stop implying the couple is in an abusive relationship, warning her that she faces potential liability if she does not comply.
- Coverage cites Theis’ video describing Hailey as a “tolerant codependent,” calling Justin an “addict,” and naming the couple as her “best example” of relationships sustained by abuse.
- Theis responded on TikTok and in statements to outlets that her posts are opinion-based commentary on relationship dynamics and that the legal move is an elitist attempt to silence her.
- No lawsuit has been filed, Hailey has denied claims she reposted the contested video, and TMZ’s publication of the letter spurred the latest round of reporting.