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Tennessee Court Dismisses Miley Cyrus 'Biological Mother' Lawsuit With Prejudice, Awards Fees to Billy Ray Cyrus

The ruling highlighted Tennessee adoption law requirements, leaving the plaintiff with only the option to appeal.

Overview

  • The Davidson County Circuit Court threw out the case on December 5 and granted Billy Ray Cyrus recovery of reasonable attorney’s fees and costs, according to his attorney.
  • Arizona resident Jayme Lee claimed she gave birth to Miley Cyrus at age 12 in 1992 and alleged a private adoption agreement with Billy Ray and Tish Cyrus.
  • Lee sought supervised DNA maternity and paternity testing, and a judge had previously denied her request for a trial, according to reports.
  • Billy Ray Cyrus moved to dismiss in November, calling the allegations “false and absurd” and arguing the lawsuit was intended to harass his family.
  • Amended filings tried to draw in other public figures, naming Dolly Parton and subpoenaing Taylor Swift, while Cyrus’s legal team pointed to Tennessee adoption requirements and expired statutes of limitations.