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Katy Perry Faces Backlash Over Veteran's Eviction Lawsuit

2/21/2025

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Katy Perry is under fire from the family of 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott, whom she evicted from his lavish $15 million home. Accused of "unforgivable" greed, Perry's lawsuit for $6 million in damages has sparked outrage, especially as Westcott battles Huntington's Disease in hospice care. His son condemned her for her apparent lack of compassion during this difficult time.

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Katy Perry is under fire from the family of 85-year-old veteran Carl Westcott, whom she evicted from his lavish $15 million home. Accused of "unforgivable" greed, Perry's lawsuit for $6 million in damages has sparked outrage, especially as Westcott battles Huntington's Disease in hospice care. His son condemned her for her apparent lack of compassion during this difficult time.