Friend Seeks Actor’s Testimony in Lawsuit Against Jada Pinkett Smith
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Key Points:
- Bilaal Salaam, who sued Jada Pinkett Smith for $3 million alleging she threatened him in 2021, has requested that Will Smith provide testimony in a deposition, according to new court documents.
- Jada’s legal team responded by stating Will Smith is not a party to the litigation and has not been served a subpoena, dismissing the need to confer about his testimony.
- Jada’s lawyers filed a motion to compel Salaam to provide recorded communications and medical records related to his claims, citing insufficient evidence and untimely responses from Salaam.
- The legal dispute escalated when Will Smith’s ex-wife, Sheree Zampino, sued Salaam for $1 million, accusing him of slander and emotional distress based on his public statements.
- The next hearing in the case between Jada Pinkett Smith and Bilaal Salaam is scheduled for August 19, with the court having denied Salaam’s request for a trial.
