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Publicist Stephanie Jones sues over alleged smear network
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- U.S. publicist Stephanie Jones filed a defamation suit against strategists and former clients.
- Jones alleges Melissa Nathan lied under oath and hid evidence Nathan directed “meaty” website copy.
- Forensic analysis linked Jed Wallace to the sites while Wallace denies involvement.
- Smear network targeted Rebel Wilson, Andrew Huberman, Scooter Braun and Travis Scott.
- Tamara Rubin said Jones’s filing identifies culprit after Hiya vitamins tested positive for lead during a $205 million December 2024 acquisition.