Tom Sandoval responded to Rachel “Raquel” Leviss’ revenge porn lawsuit, dismissing it as an attempt to extend Leviss’ fame and rebrand herself as a victim rather than as the other woman. Sandoval’s attorneys claim that Leviss is trying to depict Ariana Madix as a scorned woman and Sandoval as predatory with her lawsuit. They also suggest that Leviss’ provocative podcast, “Rachel Goes Rogue,” is an attempt to manipulate the narrative to her advantage following the scandal involving Sandoval.
In February, Leviss filed a complaint in the Los Angeles Superior Court against Madix and Sandoval for revenge porn, eavesdropping, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and invasion of privacy. She alleges that intimate FaceTime calls showing her undressed and masturbating between her and Sandoval were filmed without her consent. Sandoval’s attorneys argue that these videos were created and shared consensually by Leviss with Sandoval on Facetime, contradicting Leviss’ claims against Sandoval and Madix.
The attorneys representing Sandoval are seeking to have Leviss’ lawsuit dismissed or amended based on her own allegations. They assert that Sandoval only saved private copies of the videos that Leviss had created and shared with him, implying that she was complicit in their creation. Leviss admitted to her involvement in Sandoval cheating on Madix, but maintains that she was a victim of his predatory behavior in recording and distributing sexually explicit videos of her without her knowledge or consent.
Leviss is seeking compensatory, special, general, and consequential damages, as well as the destruction of all copies of the alleged explicit video and compensation for her attorney fees. She also wants Madix and Sandoval to cease distribution of the video and seeks other relief deemed just and proper by the court. Lisa Vanderpump, a former cast member of “Vanderpump Rules,” also criticized Leviss for her involvement with Sandoval, calling her lawsuit ridiculous and implying that Leviss should not have sent explicit content to her best friend’s boyfriend.
Overall, the legal battle between Leviss, Sandoval, and Madix revolves around allegations of revenge porn, eavesdropping, and emotional distress. Leviss claims to have been victimized by Sandoval’s actions, while Sandoval’s attorneys argue that Leviss was complicit in creating and sharing the explicit videos. The lawsuit has drawn attention to the personal relationships and scandals among the cast of “Vanderpump Rules,” with differing perspectives on who is responsible for the situation. As the legal proceedings continue, the truth behind the allegations and the outcome of the case remain uncertain.
