The New York Times reported on a recent court filing in the ongoing litigation between producer Amanda Ghost and actress Rebel Wilson tied to Wilson’s directorial debut, The Deb. Ghost has alleged for two years that Wilson orchestrated a campaign to damage her reputation online. Documents filed in court d in connection with a motion seeking additional discovery allegedly show Wilson’s involvement in ordering and paying for anonymous websites that disparaged Ghost.
According to the filings, the sites contained inflammatory and offensive accusations about Ghost and Ghost’s legal team, led by Camille Vasquez, contends that the material spread widely online and shifted public discussion of her work and reputation. The article describes how Ghost claims the websites were then cited by Wilson in her counterclaim as evidence that Ghost had attracted negative publicity from others.
According to The New York Times, the newly filed materials include text messages and an email that allegedly connect Wilson to a publicist, a digital strategist and Wilson’s attorney, and suggest coordination in creating and promoting “untraceable” online content.
Ghost’s defamation case against Wilson is scheduled for trial early next year, alongside related litigation involving another actor connected to the film.
The Sheppard team representing Ghost is led by Vasquez and includes Sam Moniz, Honieh Udenka and Melissa Mikail.
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