Mariah Carey is facing ongoing legal struggles as she deals with the personal loss of her mother and sister on the same day. In addition to her grief, the pop icon is embroiled in a lawsuit with her brother, Morgan Carey, who sued her for defamation. The lawsuit stems from statements Mariah made in her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, where she alleged her brother was “violent and sold drugs.”
According to court documents obtained by In Touch, a New York judge has ordered both parties to complete depositions by January 31, 2025. Despite the emotional toll of losing two close family members, Mariah is still actively defending her position in court.
Morgan’s lawsuit claims that his sister’s allegations damaged his reputation, and he is seeking unspecified damages. In response, Mariah Carey has stood by her words, asserting that the statements she made about her brother were “true or substantially true.” To bolster her defense, the Grammy-winning singer referenced her mother, a person who knew Morgan, and a hairstylist as witnesses to support her claims that he sold drugs.
In 2022, much of Morgan’s lawsuit was dismissed by the court, but he was allowed to continue pursuing damages related to the specific accusation that he sold drugs. This has left the legal battle unresolved, with both sides preparing to gather further evidence and testimony before the court-ordered deadline.
While Mariah Carey is known for her powerful voice and record-breaking hits, her personal life has often been marked by complex relationships, especially within her family. The allegations she made in her memoir were part of a broader story of her struggles growing up in a tumultuous environment, which included difficulties with her siblings.
As the case continues, the strained relationship between Mariah and her brother has become more publicly visible, drawing attention not only to the legal proceedings but also to the challenges of navigating family conflicts in the public eye.
Although Morgan Carey has not publicly commented extensively on the case, his legal team remains focused on proving that Mariah’s claims have had a negative impact on his reputation. For her part, Mariah continues to defend her memoir as a truthful account of her life, while also managing her grief and the fallout from her family’s latest heartbreak.
With depositions ordered by early 2025, the next steps in this legal battle will likely unfold over the coming months, potentially offering more insight into the complex family dynamics behind the public lawsuit.
