Kim Kardashian Sued for Misidentifying Man as Death Row Inmate

The lawsuit alleges defamation and emotional distress after Kardashian's Instagram post used the wrong photo to advocate for a Texas inmate's clemency.

Kim Kardashian is facing a defamation lawsuit from Ivan Cantu, a New York resident, after she mistakenly identified him as a Texas death row inmate in a 2024 Instagram post.
The post, intended to advocate for the clemency of a different Ivan Cantu, falsely claimed the plaintiff was a convicted double murderer set to be executed in two days.
Cantu alleges the post caused him severe emotional and psychological harm, including anxiety, nightmares, and reputational damage, despite Kardashian removing the post shortly after the error was discovered.
Kardashian's lawyer described the incident as an unfortunate mistake, emphasizing her longstanding commitment to criminal justice reform and expressing a preference to resolve the matter without litigation.
The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages, accusing Kardashian of negligence, invasion of privacy, and intentionally publishing false information to her massive social media following.