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flag Jada Pinkett Smith seeks to dismiss a $3 million lawsuit over alleged threats and pressure following a 2021 hotel incident, citing protected speech and anti-SLAPP laws.

flag Jada Pinkett Smith has asked a California court to dismiss a $3 million lawsuit filed by Bilaal Salaam, who alleged she threatened him in a 2021 hotel lobby incident and pressured him to assist with crisis management after Will Smith’s 2022 Chris Rock incident. flag Pinkett Smith’s legal team argues the case should be dismissed under California’s anti-SLAPP law, claiming the allegations are false, uncorroborated, and part of a campaign to generate attention. flag They assert her statements were protected speech related to public interest and that the lawsuit aims to silence criticism. flag The motion, filed February 16, 2026, is pending a court decision.

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