While most us are still down refreshing our Twitter and Snapchat feeds to see what someone might say next, the drama between Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West might actually lead to a real legal battle that could cost the couple more than just a loss of some Twitter followers and a sum of cash.
According to reports from attorneys, Kimye could have to pay a price for releasing the recording of Swift.
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Why?
‘Because, if the singer didn’t know the recording took place, which she claimed in a response to the recording on Sunday, it would be a violation of California’s eavesdropping statute.’
The potential criminal punishment on a misdemeanor for (this type of) violation is up to a year in county jail and/or a $2,500 fine,’ the attorney Troy Slaten explained.
‘On a second offense, it’s up to a $10,000 fine (About N3.5m).
To decide whether or not it’s a misdemeanor or felony the prosecutor takes into account a person’s criminal history and the severity of the violation.’
He added, ‘So [Taylor] could sue under the statute, plus defamation, plus intentional infliction of emotional distress. Those are other avenues of recovery potentially for her.’
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And if Taylor was able to prove the damages she incurred as a result of the illegal recording, she could potentially sue Kimye for three times the amount of whatever those are.
We are sure Kimye would be able to afford to pay the fine.
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