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Durham Jury Awards $1.75 Million Against TikTok Influencer Brenay Kennard

The civil verdict in North Carolina applies rarely used heart balm laws allowing a spouse to seek damages from a third party.

Overview

  • Jurors on Nov. 10 found Kennard liable for alienation of affection and criminal conversation, awarding $1.5 million and $250,000 respectively.
  • Akira Montague filed the suit in May 2024, alleging Kennard’s affair with her then‑husband and manager, Tim Montague, ended the marriage.
  • Evidence cited included social media posts featuring Timothy while he was still married, along with witness testimony presented at trial.
  • Kennard represented herself, argued the marriage had already failed and claimed Akira consented, as Timothy testified he never truly loved his ex‑wife.
  • The matter remains a civil judgment with no criminal charges, and Kennard has publicly denounced the ruling and signaled potential post‑verdict challenges.