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Ariana Madix is lastly talking out about her ex Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit in opposition to her.
Us Weekly broke the information in July that Sandoval, 41, had filed a go well with in opposition to Madix, accusing the Love Island USA host of accessing express movies of Rachel “Raquel” Leviss on his cellular phone with out his “authorization or permission.” Sandoval had the go well with withdrawn two days later and fired his lawyer, Matt Geragos, claiming that he didn’t intend to sue Madix, 39.
Showing on Watch What Occurs Reside With Andy Cohen on Tuesday, August 13, Madix was requested by host Andy Cohen whether or not she believes Sandoval’s model of occasions. Madix initially shrugged.
Cohen pressed additional, “What was your response once you noticed that? You could have been fairly livid.”
“It was a extremely unhealthy day,” Madix diplomatically responded, however made no additional remark.
In a lawsuit obtained by Us on July 16, Sandoval claimed Madix “obtained entry” to his cellphone on March 1, 2023, and reviewed movies of Leviss. Sandoval’s submitting additional alleged that Madix “made copies” of a video and distributed it to “Leviss and third events” with out his permission.
Sandoval filed the lawsuit in response to Leviss’ personal go well with in opposition to him and Madix filed in February. Leviss accused the exes of revenge porn, eavesdropping invasion of privateness and intentional infliction of emotional misery.
Madix’s lawyer, Jordan Susman, responded to Sandoval’s go well with in a press release to Us, saying, “It’s abhorrent that Tom Sandoval continues to torment Ms. Madix. From participating in a bootleg affair that shattered her dwelling and stability, to months of emotional warfare and now this try to additional shirk private accountability for the results his actions have had on her and her emotional wellbeing.”
The assertion continued: “Tom Sandoval is aware of full nicely what kind of privileges he and Ms. Madix shared in regard to their private communication gadgets. If he or his mistress had their manner, it might be unlawful for somebody to find their partner or important different was having an affair.”
After information of the lawsuit broke, Sandoval stated in a press release by way of Instagram on July 18 that he didn’t absolutely perceive the implications of the go well with.
“Late Tuesday afternoon, my lawyer, Matt Geragos, whose recommendation I trusted, known as me concerning the Cross-Criticism within the lawsuit in opposition to myself and Ariana,” he wrote. “He assured me that the motion was customary and strictly preventative in a majority of these lawsuits and urged me to comply with it.”
Sandoval continued, “The phrases ‘New Lawsuit’ or ‘Suing’ weren’t articulated to me. I ought to’ve accomplished extra of my due diligence on the matter.”
The Vanderpump Guidelines star stated that after he realized what “this motion really means, I’ve eliminated Matt Geragos from my authorized crew.”
Rachel Leviss and Tom Sandoval. Vivien Killilea/Getty Photographs for CLD PR / White Fox
Sandoval wrote, “By no means am I suing Ariana. The motion in opposition to Ariana introduced on my behalf is being eliminated. I had no unwell will or vindictiveness towards Ariana.”
“Now, by eradicating each the Cross-Criticism and the lawyer who beneficial it, I hope to get via this case shortly, in order that Ariana and I can each lastly MOVE ON with our lives,” he concluded.
