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Jimmy Kimmel on George Santos’s fraud lawsuit: ‘Represented by the law firm of Pot, Kettle and Black’ Headline from The Guardian, on the newest of 2 developments
Late-night host discusses being sued by George Santos and Donald Trump’s $355m civil fraud penalty and new sneaker line
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NBC News
Former Rep. George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel, accuses him of misusing Cameo videos ↗ (opens NBC News) Published Feb 16, 2024
NBC News's feed description Former Rep. George Santos filed a civil lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel Saturday accusing the late-night television host of using fake names to request Cameo videos from the former lawmaker and then misusing them on his show.
Avclub
George Santos is suing Jimmy Kimmel for buying Cameos from him under false pretenses ↗ (opens Avclub) Published Feb 16, 2024
Avclub's feed description "Can you imagine if I get sued by George Santos for fraud?" Kimmel asked on his show—months before Santos did, in fact, sue him
Newsweek
George Santos files federal lawsuit against Jimmy Kimmel ↗ (opens Newsweek) Published Feb 16, 2024
Newsweek's feed description Santos sued Kimmel on Saturday after the TV host mocked him using Cameo videos sent in by the ex-congressman under false pretenses.
RedState
Entertainment Weekly
George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel over Cameo prank for alleged fraud ↗ (opens Entertainment Weekly) Published Feb 17, 2024
Entertainment Weekly's feed description Disgraced former congressman George Santos has filed a lawsuit accusing Jimmy Kimmel of 'fraud' for using his Cameo videos in a late-night prank.
Rolling Stone
George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel Alleging 'Fraud' Over Using Cameo Videos ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Feb 17, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description George Santos filed a suit against Jimmy Kimmel alleging fraud and copyright infringement over the host's use of Santos' Cameo videos.
Deadline
George Santos Slaps Jimmy Kimmel & Disney With Irony-Free Fraud Suit Over Cameo Pranks & “Deliberate Deception” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Feb 17, 2024
Deadline's feed description The ex-Congressman finds nothing funny in being punked by the late-night host, & he's taking his displeasure to court
Washington Examiner
George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for copyright violations of Cameos ↗ (opens Washington Examiner) Published Feb 17, 2024
Washington Examiner's feed description Former Rep. George Santos filed a lawsuit Saturday against talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for using his Cameo videos on the late-night program.
CNN
Former Rep. George Santos sues late night host Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly ‘deceiving’ him into creating Cameo videos ↗ (opens CNN) Published Feb 18, 2024
CNN's feed description Former Representative George Santos sued late night host Jimmy Kimmel for “deceiving” him into creating Cameo videos and then improperly broadcasting them on his show, according to court documents.
CNN
Jimmy Kimmel mocks ‘preposterous’ lawsuit brought by former Rep. George Santos ↗ (opens CNN) Published Feb 20, 2024
CNN's feed description Jimmy Kimmel on Tuesday night responded to a lawsuit filed by former Rep. George Santos, mocking the disgraced politician’s legal action as “preposterous.”
The Guardian
Jimmy Kimmel on George Santos’s fraud lawsuit: ‘Represented by the law firm of Pot, Kettle and Black’ ↗ (opens The Guardian) Published Feb 20, 2024
The Guardian's feed description Late-night host discusses being sued by George Santos and Donald Trump’s $355m civil fraud penalty and new sneaker line
Rolling Stone
Jimmy Kimmel Calls George Santos Case 'the Most Preposterous Lawsuit of All Time' ↗ (opens Rolling Stone) Published Feb 20, 2024
Rolling Stone's feed description Jimmy Kimmel addressed the lawsuit George Santos recently filed against him in a new episode of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live.'
PoliticusUSA
Jimmy Kimmel Reacts To George Santos Suing Him For Fraud ↗ (opens PoliticusUSA) Published Feb 20, 2024
PoliticusUSA's feed description Former Rep. George Santos is suing Jimmy Kimmel for fraud over some Cameo videos and Kimmel was ready with a response.
New York Post
Jimmy Kimmel slams ‘preposterous’ George Santos lawsuit: ‘Like getting sued for paternity by Nick Cannon’ ↗ (opens New York Post) Published Feb 20, 2024
New York Post's feed description Jimmy Kimmel is slamming the "preposterous" lawsuit that former Rep. George Santos has filed against him.
Washington Times
Kimmel lampoons Santos, his legal representation after former congressman files suit against him ↗ (opens Washington Times) Published Feb 20, 2024
Washington Times's feed description Jimmy Kimmel called the lawsuit against him by disgraced former Rep. George Santos "preposterous" while he joked about it on his ABC late-night show Tuesday.
The Hollywood Reporter
Jimmy Kimmel Reacts to “Preposterous” George Santos Lawsuit ↗ (opens The Hollywood Reporter) Published Feb 20, 2024
The Hollywood Reporter's feed description Jimmy Kimmel reacted to being sued by George Santos for alleged fraud over Cameo videos on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
Deadline
Jimmy Kimmel Taunts George Santos Lawsuit As “Most Preposterous Of All Time” ↗ (opens Deadline) Published Feb 20, 2024
Deadline's feed description Jimmy Kimmel has a word for the lawsuit filed against him over the weekend by former Rep. George Santos. Actually, he has seven: "The most preposterous lawsuit of all time.