Comedian Tiffany Haddish is currently embroiled in a legal battle with her former best friend, Trizah Morris, who has accused the actress of defamation. In recent developments, Morris has fired back, accusing Haddish of attempting to “muddy the water” in their ongoing dispute. The legal saga, which centers on allegations of defamation and inappropriate conduct, has taken a new turn as both parties present their arguments.
Last month, Tiffany Haddish and her high-profile attorney, Shawn Holley, submitted a motion to have Morris’ defamation lawsuit, which also involves comedian Aries Spears, moved to arbitration. Arbitration is a legal process where cases are heard by a private judge rather than a jury. Haddish cited an agreement that Morris had allegedly signed, which contained a confidentiality provision, as grounds for the motion.
Trizah Morris vehemently opposed Haddish’s motion to move the case to arbitration. She accused Haddish of evading responsibility and accountability for her actions. Morris claimed that Haddish was “trying to muddy the water” and alleged that the comedian had resorted to threats, bullying, and intimidation against her children to force the case’s closure.
The legal battle between Morris and Haddish has its origins in the allegations made by Morris against Haddish and Spears. Morris asserted that the comedians had defamed her while publicly defending themselves against her initial lawsuit. Her defamation suit, she explained, stemmed from their defamatory comments, which she alleges were made to divert attention from accusations of inappropriate conduct involving her children.
Trizah Morris, the mother of the two adults who previously sued Haddish and Spears over alleged inappropriate comedy skits they participated in as children, clarified that her defamation lawsuit aimed to address the harm caused to her family. She contended that her portrayal as an extortionist was false and that she had held Haddish and Spears accountable for their actions. Morris emphasized her dedication to helping disadvantaged individuals in society, underlining the importance of her reputation and character.
In response to claims made regarding the confidentiality agreement, Morris asserted that the agreement was “null and void” due to Haddish’s alleged failure to fulfill her part of the agreement. She accused Haddish of exploiting her celebrity status and Hollywood connections to harm her family and character. Morris concluded by emphasizing that her pursuit of justice was not motivated by financial gain but by a desire to protect her family and uphold her reputation.
As the legal battle continues, both Tiffany Haddish and Trizah Morris are presenting their respective sides of the story, ensuring that this complex case remains in the public eye.
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Written by
Derek Chan – Editor
