Blogger Milagro Gramz is representing herself in a high-stakes appeal against Megan Thee Stallion. Gramz aims to uphold a reduced $59,000 verdict in a harassment case. Megan Thee Stallion is attempting to revive her defamation case. The situation highlights the ongoing legal battles Megan Thee Stallion faces.

Legal Battle Details

Milagro Gramz filed her own response to Megan Thee Stallion‘s appeal. The blogger seeks to keep the reduced judgment intact. Megan Thee Stallion‘s legal team is challenging jury findings that led to the lowered award. Gramz argues that Megan Thee Stallion cannot accept the benefit of a reduced judgment while discarding unfavorable jury findings. She stated that Megan Thee Stallion agreed during the trial for the jury to decide media status. Gramz also contends that reopening the verdict would disrupt the jury system. This action could weaken confidence in legal verdicts, she warned. It would also penalize defendants who exercise their right to a jury trial.

Background of the Case

The case drew significant national attention. It centers on artificial intelligence and the spread of sexual deepfakes. Megan Thee Stallion sued Gramz in October 2024 for harassment. This included promoting a sexually explicit deepfake video of Megan Thee Stallion. Megan Thee Stallion claimed Gramz acted as a “paid surrogate” for Tory Lanez. This occurred during his criminal trial. The lawsuit alleged Gramz spread lies and encouraged followers to view fake pornographic content.

The Deepfake Controversy

Jurors at the trial had to determine if Gramz qualified as a media defendant under Florida law. The jury determined she did. This finding had major consequences for the defamation claim. Florida requires special notice before suing a media defendant for defamation. Jurors concluded Megan Thee Stallion failed to meet this requirement. Consequently, the court dismissed the defamation claim. Final judgment was entered, which Milagro Gramz viewed as a major victory. The jury did find Gramz liable for other claims related to promoting the deepfake.

Verdict and Appeal

Jurors initially awarded $75,000 in damages. However, the judge later reduced this award to $59,000. This reduction is precisely why Gramz is fighting the appeal. She argues that allowing a party to selectively challenge unfavorable findings would undermine the integrity of verdicts. It would also punish those who defend themselves in court. Gramz presented evidence that she questioned the content when it surfaced. She also claims she discouraged AI-generated material. Gramz removed posts after gaining more information. She stated this conduct does not meet the legal standard for extreme behavior. Her position is that the jury already decided the key issues. Therefore, there is no legal basis to reopen the case. The original drama began after Tory Lanez shot Megan Thee Stallion in July 2020. Tory Lanez was convicted of three felony charges in December 2022. He received a sentence of 10 years in prison

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