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Kevin Hart Sued for $12 Million by Former Friend Over Breach of Settlement Agreement

Jonathan 'J.T.' Jackson alleges Hart failed to clear his name as agreed in their 2021 settlement following extortion charges.

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Kevin Hart attends the "Greatest Roast of All Time" on May 5, 2024.
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Overview

  • Jackson claims Hart did not use agreed-upon wording to exonerate him in a 2021 Instagram video.
  • The lawsuit seeks damages for breach of contract, fraud, and emotional distress.
  • Hart's statement allegedly deviated from the settlement terms, focusing on his own experiences.
  • Jackson asserts the extortion email used against him was fabricated and lacks credibility.
  • The settlement was meant to remediate damage to Jackson's reputation caused by the extortion allegations.