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Judge Orders Bilaal Salaam to Pay $33K Legal Fees

7/18/2026

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  • A judge ordered Bilaal Salaam to pay $33,000 toward Jada Pinkett Smith’s legal fees after she denied his $3 million lawsuit and filed an anti-SLAPP motion.
  • On July 7, Salaam emailed Jada’s counsel requesting a deposition of Will Smith, but her attorneys said he is not a party and not subpoenaed.
  • The next hearing is set for August 19, and Sheree Zampino has also sued Salaam for $1 million alleging slander and emotional distress.