-->
-
June 27, 2008: Actor Verne Troyer, better known as Mini-Me, filed a $20 million lawsuit against the blog site, TMZ.com. Troyer claimed that TMZ aired portions of a sex tape depicting him and his former girlfriend Ranae Shrider engaging in sexual acts.TMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
-
Fast Facts
- Suit filed in the Los Angeles district courtTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Filed on June 26, 2008TMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Seeking injunction to stop the distribution of the tapeTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Troyer claims the tape was stolenTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Shrider stated that her video camera was used to make the tapeQuad-Cities Online: TMZ allowed to repost portion of actor's sex tape (July 2, 2008)
- Kevin Blatt obtained possession of the tapeTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Blatt named as a defendant in the suitTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
- Blatt has sold other celebrity sex tapes including one by Paris HiltonTMZ: Verne Troyer Sues TMZ (June 27, 2008)
-
Verne Troyer Fast Facts
- Born: January 1, 1969
- Birthplace: Sturgis, Michigan
- Born with dwarfism
- Portrayed Mini-Me in the Austin Powers films
- Married model Genevieve Gallen on January 22, 2004
- Filed for annulment a month later
-
Restraining Order
A Los Angeles Federal Court judge issued a restraining order on June 27, 2008, banning TMZ.com from airing clips from the Verne Troyer sex tape and prohibiting further distribution of the tape. TMZ.com complied with the court order and removed the tape from their website immediately.The Associated Press: Judge halts release of Verne Troyer sex tape (June 28, 2008) -
Tape Reinstated
July 2, 2008: A Los Angeles Federal Court judge ruled that TMZ.com could reinstate portions of the Verne Troyer sex tape on their website after Troyer's ex-girlfriend, Ranae Shrider, admitted to givingTMZ.com permission to use portions of the tape. TMZ.com reinstated snippets from the tape on their site following the ruling.Quad-Cities Online: TMZ allowed to repost portion of actor's sex tape (July 2, 2008) -
-
-
-
Categories
- View History
- Discuss on the Message Board
- Embed this Page
-
Share this page
-
-
-
-
-
Questions and Answers About Verne Troyer TMZ Lawsuit | View All | Ask a Question
View All Verne Troyer TMZ Lawsuit Questions (79) | Ask a QuestionWhat are the best lawsuit funding services? (3 Answers)It's difficult to get funding for a garden variety lawsuit. Many lawsuits filed in small claims court are cheap and you won't need a lawyer for them, but I imagine ... read moreIs TMZ becoming a legit news source? (20 Answers)I've wondered about this sort of thing too, Spoon. The way that people consume, monitor and react to news has changed. We know that stale print media isn't the best ... read moreDoes the Carrie Prejean Lawsuit have any merit? (3 Answers)I believe it does not have any merit. She was fired because she did not perform the duties of her title. The whole gay marriage issue is really a nonissue ... read moreHow absurd is the class action lawsuit on Dannon Activia? (3 Answers)Well I for one think the whole law suit is a scam. People looking for a payout. I use Activia for digestion problem instead of metamucail, fibercon, or etc. It ... read more
Ask a Question about Verne Troyer TMZ Lawsuit 140 characters
-
-
-
