Will Smith's Former Friend Trying to Drag Him Into Legal War With Jada Pinkett Smith
Will Smith's former friend, Bilaal Salaam, is attempting to subpoena the actor as part of an ongoing $3 million lawsuit against Jada Pinkett Smith. Jada's legal team has rejected the request, stating Will is not a party to the litigation and has not been served.
Why it matters
The legal dispute highlights the ongoing public and private fallout surrounding the Smith family following the 2022 Oscars incident.
Will Smith could get roped into the ongoing legal battle between his former friend and his wife Jada Pinkett Smith ... at least if the former friend gets his way ... TMZ has learned.According to legal docs, obtained by TMZ, Will's ex-friend, Bilaal Salaam, is making moves to depose Will as part of his lawsuit against Jada.
On July 7, Bilaal wrote an email to Jada's lawyer with his request to depose Will ... but Jada's team fired back, "As for your proposed deposition of Will Smith, there is nothing to meet and confer about."
Jada's team told the lawyer Will is not a party to the litigation ... and added Will had not received a subpoena to be deposed.
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