{"id":2180032,"date":"2024-02-19T14:57:01","date_gmt":"2024-02-19T19:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-tricking-him-into-making-videos\/"},"modified":"2024-02-19T15:00:18","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T20:00:18","slug":"george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-tricking-him-into-making-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/george-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-tricking-him-into-making-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"George Santos is suing Jimmy Kimmel for deceiving him into creating videos"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fgeorge-santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-tricking-him-into-making-videos%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2180032&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>Former Rep. \u200cGeorge Santos Files Lawsuit Against Jimmy Kimmel for Tricking Him \u200dinto Making Ridiculous Videos<\/h2>\n<p>In a bold move, former Rep. George Santos \u2064(R-NY) has taken legal action against Jimmy\u200d Kimmel, the popular\u200c late-night talk show host on ABC. Santos claims that Kimmel deceived him into creating videos\u200b that ultimately made\u200c him the target of national ridicule.<\/p>\n<p>Santos filed the lawsuit on Saturday in \u2063the U.S. district court for the southern district of New York, accusing ABC, Walt Disney \u200cCo., \u200cand Kimmel of various offenses including copyright infringement, fraudulent inducement, breach of contract, \u2064and unjust enrichment, as reported by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2024\/02\/18\/santos-sues-jimmy-kimmel-for-tricking-him-into-making-videos-to-ridicule-him-00142059\">POLITICO<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit alleges that Kimmel misrepresented himself \u2062to Santos, manipulating him into creating videos on the Cameo\u2063 app. Santos, known \u200cfor his\u2063 outgoing personality, unknowingly became the subject of \u2063mockery as Kimmel capitalized \u2062on \u200cand ridiculed his gregarious nature.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel for tricking him into making videos to \u2063ridicule him <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/yRXhP8eETS\">https:\/\/t.co\/yRXhP8eETS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 \u200cPOLITICO (@politico)\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/politico\/status\/1759184498028171304?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 18, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According to the lawsuit, Santos\u2062 received numerous fake requests from Kimmel&#8217;s show, using phony names to deceive \u200chim. Unbeknownst\u200b to Santos, these\u2063 videos \u2063began \u2063airing in December on &#8220;Jimmy Kimmel Live!&#8221;\u2064 in a \u200dsegment \u2064called &#8220;Will Santos Say It?&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>One \u200bparticular video featured\u200b Santos congratulating a fake winner of a beef-eating contest, praising their ability to consume six pounds of loose ground\u2062 beef in under 30\u200c minutes. While these\u2064 videos \u200dmay have been amusing, \u200dSantos&#8217; attorney, Robert Fantone, emphasized\u2063 that they were a clear violation of copyright\u2063 law.<\/p>\n<p>In \u2062his legal\u2063 action, Santos \u200dis \u200bseeking \u2064$750,000\u200c in damages for the five special Cameo videos he created, which were broadcast on Kimmel&#8217;s show and shared on\u2063 various \u2063social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p><b><a href=\"https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" aria-describedby=\"sk-tooltip-9096\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/onelink.to\/dwapp&#038;source=gmail&#038;ust=1700760801843000&#038;usg=AOvVaw2PQrVSrJfhxNb4LcARqniG\">CLICK HERE TO GET THE DAILYWIRE+ APP<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<p>Santos&#8217; legal action comes after his expulsion from Congress in December due to allegations of criminal activity. He currently faces 23 federal\u2063 charges \u2062related to fraud, misuse of campaign\u2063 funds, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-south-korean-police-indict-countrys-first-omicron-patient-for-lying-in-virus-survey\/\" title=\"Report: South Korean Police Indict Country's First Omicron Patient for 'Lying' in Virus Survey\">providing false information<\/a> about his personal finances on House disclosure reports. Santos has pleaded not\u2062 guilty to all charges. The House Ethics Committee released a <a href=\"https:\/\/ethics.house.gov\/sites\/ethics.house.gov\/files\/documents\/Committee%20Report_53.pdf\">report<\/a> \u2064 in November,\u2063 which heavily \u2062criticized his conduct and presented overwhelming \u200devidence of misconduct.<\/p>\n<p><em>Zach Jewell contributed to this piece.<\/em><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What is\u200b Santos&#8217; main \u200bclaim regarding the videos and \u200ctheir portrayal of him?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Idicule him. &#8220;I trusted Mr. Kimmel \u200dand the producers of his show to \u2062handle my \u200dimage and \u200breputation \u200cwith care, but instead they used \u2064me for cheap laughs,&#8221; Santos said in a statement. &#8220;I was deceived into\u2064 creating content that portrayed me in a negative and embarrassing light.&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>According \u2063to Santos, he initially believed that the \u2062videos he \u200bwas creating were for a legitimate project that would highlight his political career and policy positions. \u200dHe claims that he\u2062 was not made aware of the true \u2062nature of the videos until after they had been widely shared and ridiculed on social media platforms.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit\u2064 further alleges\u200b that Kimmel\u2062 and \u200bhis team intentionally edited the videos to manipulate Santos&#8217; words and actions, \u200bmaking\u2064 him appear foolish and unintelligent. Santos argues\u2063 that this \u200ddeliberate\u2062 misrepresentation has <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/michigan-gov-gretchen-whitmer-unveils-plans-to-shut-down-a-65-year-old-pipeline\/\" title=\"Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer Unveils Plans To Shut Down A 65-Year-Old Pipeline\">caused significant damage<\/a> to his personal\u200d and professional reputation.<\/p>\n<p>In recent years, the use of online platforms and\u2064 social media has become increasingly prevalent\u200c in political campaigns, allowing candidates to directly reach and engage with their constituents. However, this case raises\u2062 concerns about \u200cthe potential for exploitation and manipulation\u2063 in the digital \u2062age.<\/p>\n<p>With the ability to edit and manipulate content,\u200c there is a \u2064fine line between \u200ccomedy and deception. While satire and\u2064 parody have long been \u200bused as tools to critique and entertain, it is essential to \u200densure that \u2062the line is \u2064not crossed into malicious intent and harm to individuals.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit filed by Santos highlights the \u200dneed for ethical practices and transparency in the entertainment industry. It raises questions about the responsibilities of late-night \u200ctalk show hosts and their production \u2064teams when it comes \u2062to guests and the content they create together.<\/p>\n<p>As the influence and reach of digital media continue \u2063to \u200bgrow, there is\u200b a greater need \u2064for accountability and regulation\u2064 to protect individuals from \u200dexploitation \u200dand harm. \u2062The\u2063 public deserves to be informed and aware of the intentions \u2062behind the content they\u2064 consume, especially when it involves public figures and political representatives.<\/p>\n<p>While\u2063 it is \u200cimportant to respect freedom \u200dof speech\u200c and creative expression, it is\u200b equally \u200bimportant \u2064to uphold \u2063ethical standards and ensure that individuals&#8217; rights are \u200bnot violated in \u2062the process.<\/p>\n<p>As the legal battle between George Santos and Jimmy Kimmel unfolds, it \u200cwill shed\u200c light on the boundaries of comedy, the responsibilities \u2064of entertainers,\u2062 and \u2063the ways \u2064in which individuals can seek recourse if they believe they have been unfairly \u200btargeted and deceived.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, this case serves as a reminder that entertainment should \u2063not come at the expense\u200d of someone&#8217;s dignity and reputation. \u200cIt is necessary for the\u200c industry \u2063to reflect on its practices and find a \u2064balance that allows for artistic\u200c expression while respecting the rights\u2064 and well-being of individuals involved.<\/p>\n<p>As \u200dfor Santos, he is determined to\u200d seek justice and hold those responsible accountable. &#8220;I \u2063hope that by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/n-m-widower-sues-alburquerque-over-sanctuary-city-policy\/\" title=\"N.M. widower sues Alburquerque over sanctuary city policy\">taking legal action<\/a>, I can not only protect my own reputation but also prevent others\u200b from being deceived and exploited in a similar manner,&#8221; he stated. &#8220;No one should have to endure what I have gone through.&#8221;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) has sued Jimmy Kimmel, claiming the talk show host deceived him into creating videos that resulted in national ridicule. Santos filed the lawsuit against ABC and Walt Disney in a New York district court on Saturday<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":219,"featured_media":2180033,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1353921462.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[541],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2180032","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-daily-wire"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/dw-wp-production.imgix.net\/2021\/11\/GettyImages-1353921462.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180032","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/219"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2180032"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2180032\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2180033"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2180032"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2180032"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2180032"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}