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Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup

Headline from Inc., on the newest of 3 developments

The singer and actor vows to fight a $1.2 million lawsuit by Wondermind investors who claim she ‘falsely represented’ her involvement in the wellness venture. Her lawyer calls the allegations ‘completely meritless.’

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud

    Headline from KRDO ·

  2. Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors

    Headline from WFLA ·

  3. Newest

    Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup

    Headline from Inc. ·

4 reports not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

47 articles, oldest first.

  1. Forbes

    Selena Gomez And Wondermind Startup Sued For Allegedly Defrauding Investors (opens Forbes)

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    A lawsuit filed in federal court Thursday accuses Gomez, her mother and their Wondermind mental health startup co-founder of misrepresenting the financial health of the company to investors as it “collapsed around them.”

  2. New York Post

    Selena Gomez, mom sued for allegedly duping investors as mental health company secretly crumbled (opens New York Post)

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    In a new lawsuit, Wondermind investors claimed Gomez actively distanced herself from the company because of "several personal disputes" with her mom.

  3. Inc.

    Selena Gomez’s Wondermind Raised $1.2 Million on Founder Reputation. Now Investors Say They Were Misled (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    A new lawsuit accuses the mental health startup of overstating its leadership, partnerships, and the actress’s involvement. Experts say celebrity founders can draw attention to a business—but should not replace due diligence.

  4. The Daily Caller

    REPORT: Selena Gomez Accused Of Swindling Investors In Her Mental Health Organization (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    The lawsuit claimed Gomez and her mother falsely represented the organization’s infrastructure

  5. KESQ Palm Springs

    Selena Gomez and her mental health startup accused of fraud (opens KESQ Palm Springs)

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    By Ramishah Maruf, CNN New York (CNN) — Several investors in Selena Gomez’s mental health startup Wondermind sued the popstar Thursday, claiming they were misled about the startup’s success and her involvement in it.

  6. Just the News

    Selena Gomez faces lawsuit alleging fraud over mental health startup Wondermind (opens Just the News)

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    The lawsuit alleges Gomez and her business partners "falsely represented that the Company had the infrastructure, leadership, and resources necessary for the Company to launch into a profitable, one-of-its-kind mental health and wellness platform."

  7. NBC News

    Selena Gomez and her mom accused of fraud over their mental health startup (opens NBC News)

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    Superstar Selena Gomez and her mother are accused of defrauding investors of their mental health startup, Wondermind, in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.

  8. Rolling Stone

    Selena Gomez and Her Mother Accused of Defrauding Investors as Mental-Health Startup ‘Collapsed’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Investors say they pumpbed $1.2 million into Wondermind and claim they were misled about Gomez's involvement

  9. Jezebel

    Looks Like Selena Gomez and Her Mom Are Defrauding Investors (opens Jezebel)

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    Jezebel's feed description

    Maybe a for-profit mental health company wasn’t the best idea.

  10. BBC News

    Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company (opens BBC News)

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    Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.

  11. AL.com

    Pop superstar, mom accused of defrauding investors in federal lawsuit (opens AL.com)

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    Selena Gomez and mother Mandy Teefey face a federal lawsuit from investors who claim they were misled about mental health company Wondermind.

  12. The Hollywood Reporter

    Selena Gomez’s Mental Health Start-up Was a Sham, Investors Claim in Federal Lawsuit (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    The complaint accuses the star, her mother and Daniella Pierson of faking Wondermind's success — then hiding its collapse for three years.

  13. KTLA Los Angeles

    Selena Gomez and mom accused of defrauding investors (opens KTLA Los Angeles)

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    KTLA Los Angeles's feed description

    Selena Gomez and her mother are being accused of defrauding investors with their mental health start-up Wondermind. Gomez, her mother Mandy Teefey and Daniella Pierson are co-founders of the mental health platform that touts itself as promoting "mental fitness.

  14. Variety

    Selena Gomez Slams ‘Completely Meritless’ Wondermind Lawsuit, Will File to Dismiss ‘Baseless Claims’ (opens Variety)

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    Selena Gomez and her legal team have released a fiery statement after the “Only Murders in the Building” star was accused of defrauding investors in her mental health startup, Wondermind, in a federal lawsuit filed Thursday.

  15. Insider

    What investors say went wrong at Selena Gomez's mental health startup Wondermind (opens Insider)

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    Selena Gomez launched the startup in 2021 alongside her mother, Mandy Teefey, and Daniella Pierson, a business partner.

  16. Rolling Stone

    Selena Gomez’s Lawyer Calls Wondermind Suit ‘Meritless,’ Will File Motion to Dismiss ‘Baseless Claims’ (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The singer, her mother Mandy Teefey, and their former business partner were sued by investors who claim they were misled by Gomez’s involvement

  17. The Hollywood Reporter

    Selena Gomez’s Attorney Fires Back at Wondermind Lawsuit: “Completely Meritless” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    "We will vigorously defend these false allegations and indeed are filing a motion to dismiss the baseless claims against her," the singer-actress' attorney said in a statement to People.

  18. New York Post

    Selena Gomez’s lawyer gives scathing response to ‘fraud’ lawsuit against singer and her mom (opens New York Post)

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    Investors who put $1.2 million into Wondermind claim Gomez and her mother "falsely represented" the company.

  19. Inc.

    Selena Gomez Dismisses ‘Baseless’ Fraud Claims Over Mental Health Startup (opens Inc.)

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    Inc.'s feed description

    The singer and actor vows to fight a $1.2 million lawsuit by Wondermind investors who claim she ‘falsely represented’ her involvement in the wellness venture. Her lawyer calls the allegations ‘completely meritless.’

  20. RealClear Investigations

    Selena Gomez & Mom Accused of Fraud (opens RealClear Investigations)

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    RealClear Investigations's feed description

    Marlene Lenthang & Joe Kottke, NBC News In a new lawsuit, investors say they gave $1.2 million to Wondermind to build out the company's products and expected Gomez to be involved in marketing.

  21. Union Leader

    Selena Gomez hits back at 'completely meritless' fraud lawsuit (opens Union Leader)

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    Union Leader's feed description

    Selena Gomez is hitting back against a lawsuit accusing her of fraud in connection with Wondermind Global, her mental health startup.

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