Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez Seek Massive Payout from Michael Sanchez in Ongoing Legal Dispute

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are seeking nearly $190,000 in legal fees from Michael Sanchez, Lauren's brother, in a long-running legal dispute. The couple claims Michael's actions were part of a "multi-year campaign of harassment" and that his legal claims have been baseless. The motion refers to California's Anti-SLAPP law, which protects people from lawsuits that try to scare or silence them about public matters.

Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are seeking nearly $190,000 in legal fees from Lauren's estranged brother, Michael Sanchez, in a long-running legal dispute. The couple filed a motion on July 28 in California Superior Court, requesting $182,374 in attorney's fees and $8,182 in legal costs. The motion is part of their ongoing legal battle with Michael, whom Lauren's legal team characterizes as a "multi-year campaign of harassment" aimed at extracting a financial settlement.

The case stems from a defamation suit that Michael Sanchez filed in 2020, accusing him of leaking images and texts to the National Enquirer. Bezos and Sanchez counter-sued under California's Anti-SLAPP statute, which is designed to dismiss misleading or baseless claims quickly. The couple claims that Michael's actions were part of a "multi-year campaign of harassment" and that his legal claims have been baseless.

The motion for attorney's fees and costs was filed after their June wedding in Venice, Italy, which was attended by several A-list stars and business associates. The couple's lawyers bill between $549 and $1,125 per hour. The couple has been in a years-long suit with Michael, with Bezos being awarded $218,385 in legal fees in 2021.

The couple has been partying across Europe since their wedding, most recently being spotted in Ibiza and on a double date with Leonardo DiCaprio and his girlfriend, Vittoria Ceretti, aboard Bezos' $500 million superyacht, Koru. Michael has called Bezos and Sanchez "liars and cheaters," and called the justice system "corrupt," claiming victory himself.

The bitter family feud began shortly after Bezos announced his split from his wife of 25 years, MacKenzie Scott. The couple has been in a years-long suit with Michael, with ongoing filings continuing in the legal skirmish.

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