Stunt

Kevin Costner Battles Stunt Performer’s Claim of Unscripted Sexual Assault in Controversial Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, California — Actor Kevin Costner is requesting a dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a stunt performer from his film “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 2.” The performer, Devyn LaBella, alleges that she participated in an unscripted and non-consensual scene of sexual violence without proper notifications or an intimacy coordinator, which are typically required for such productions. In a declaration submitted to Los Angeles Superior Court, Costner characterized LaBella’s claims as “absolutely false” and expressed disappointment over what he sees as an attempt to tarnish his reputation. He described the allegations as … Read more

Judge Probes Intent Behind Azoria Capital’s Lawsuit to Open Fed Meetings: Is It a Genuine Plea or Just a Publicity Stunt?

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., raised concerns about a lawsuit aimed at compelling the Federal Reserve to publicly disclose its meetings on interest rate decisions. During a recent court hearing, Judge Beryl Howell questioned whether the case filed by Azoria Capital was merely a tactic to build publicity for the company’s newly launched investment fund. Judge Howell highlighted remarks made by Azoria’s CEO, James Fishback, during a Fox Business interview. The judge noted that Fishback spoke about the lawsuit on the program “Mornings with Maria,” prompting her to ponder the legitimacy of the complaint. … Read more

Kevin Costner’s Lawyer Dismisses Stunt Performer’s Lawsuit, Claims ‘Meritless’ Accusations Amid Set Controversy

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Los Angeles, California – Kevin Costner’s legal team has strongly rejected a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by stunt performer Devyn LaBella, who alleges incidents during production of the film Horizon 2. While Costner is named in the suit, his lawyer emphasizes that the actor is not personally accused of sexual harassment. Marty Singer, representing Costner, stated the claims are unfounded, detailing that LaBella was rehearsing a scripted scene involving no intimate contact. He described the situation as involving only “tugging on a dress” while LaBella remained fully clothed next to a male actor. “Numerous witnesses … Read more

From Stunt Scenes to Courtroom Drama: Former Stuntwoman Faces Federal Charges in Alleged Staged Crash Conspiracy

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New Orleans, LA — A former stuntwoman turned lawyer, Vanessa Motta, 43, faces serious legal repercussions as federal prosecutors have charged her in a complex conspiracy involving staged car accidents targeting large commercial trucks. Motta, alongside her fiancé, Sean Alfortish, a disbarred attorney, and others, are accused of intentionally causing collisions around the New Orleans area to fraudulently claim damages. Authorities alleged that the group, including drivers dubbed “slammers,” orchestrated accidents by crashing into unsuspecting truck drivers. Following these staged collisions, accomplices posing as drivers or witnesses manipulated the scene, falsely attesting fault to the … Read more