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Kanye West Ordered to Pay $76K in Harassment Case

9/15/2025

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A Los Angeles judge ordered Kanye West, now known as Ye, to pay $76,245 in attorney fees to former employee Jane Doe, who accused him of harassment.
Doe's February lawsuit alleged Ye sent inappropriate texts and terminated her after she reported his behavior.
The court dismissed Ye's claim that the lawsuit infringed on his artistic free speech.
Judge Nicholas F. Daum deemed Ye's motion to dismiss a delay tactic.
Ye's attorney suggested possible First Amendment appeals may follow.

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A Los Angeles judge ordered Kanye West, now known as Ye, to pay $76,245 in attorney fees to former employee Jane Doe, who accused him of harassment.
Doe's February lawsuit alleged Ye sent inappropriate texts and terminated her after she reported his behavior.
The court dismissed Ye's claim that the lawsuit infringed on his artistic free speech.
Judge Nicholas F. Daum deemed Ye's motion to dismiss a delay tactic.
Ye's attorney suggested possible First Amendment appeals may follow.