$2 million punitive damages
A New York City jury orders 50 Cent to pay an additional $2 million in punitive damages for posting a sex tape of Leviston online. This payment is in addition to the $5 million that the jury previously found he should pay. His attorney:
Although we appreciate the jury’s service, we are disappointed in the result. Our client intends to file post-verdict, pre-judgment motions which we believe should reduce the size of the award. Ultimately, the fate of any obligation to pay a final judgment will be determined by the bankruptcy court,
Files for bankruptcy
50 Cent files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy (docs) in Hartford, Connecticut reporting assets and liabilities between $10-$50 million. Lawyers:
This filing for personal bankruptcy protection permits [him] to continue his involvement with various business interests and continue his work as an entertainer, while he pursues an orderly reorganization of his financial affairs.
Judgement
A jury orders the rapper to pay $5 million to Leviston for allegedly posting a video of her and her boyfriend online without their permission. The video supposedly features a wig-wearing 50 Cent as a commentator named Pimpin’ Curly who makes explicit remarks about Leviston and calling her a porn star. The star’s attorney:
[We are] disappointed in the verdict but very appreciative of the service of the jury and the court.