The lawsuit alleges that Kimmel misrepresented himself to induce Santos to create personalized videos capitalizing on and ridiculing Santos’ “gregarious personality.”

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos alleged in a lawsuit filed Saturday that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel deceived him into making videos on the Cameo app that were used to ridicule the disgraced New York Republican on the show.

The lawsuit filed in U.S. district court for the southern district of New York names Kimmel, ABC and Walt Disney Co. as defendants. A Disney representative listed as a media contact for the Jimmy Kimmel Live! show didn’t immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press seeking comment.

Santos, who was expelled from the House of Representatives last year after being charged with multiple counts of fraud and stealing from donors, is suing over alleged copyright infringement, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract and unjust enrichment.

  • betterdeadthanreddit@lemmy.worldEnglish
    13·
    9 months ago

    This Santos guy needs to be in a facility where his connection with reality can be reestablished. He’s clearly got some loose screws rattling around in his head.

    • girlfreddy@lemmy.ca
      9·
      9 months ago

      I think he’s broke and looking for a way to make some big bucks. Probably needs more plastic surgery or something.