Pop icon Lady Gaga has successfully dropped a lawsuit seeking a $500,000 reward she offered for the safe return of her stolen French bulldog.
The lawsuit was dismissed because it was revealed that the woman was allegedly involved in the theft and shooting of Gaga’s dog walker and was still trying to get a reward.
Gaga previously filed a motion to dismiss the suit, citing a “fraud conspiracy” and challenging the validity of the claims.
Read on to learn more.
Lawsuit Against Lady Gaga Thrown Out Of Court
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The incident occurred in February 2021 when Gaga’s dog walker, Ryan Fischer, was shot during a violent robbery. Two of his beloved French bulldogs, Koji and Gustav, were stolen during the attack. The incident received significant media attention, with Gaga pleading for their safe return.
To help expedite the return of his pets, the pop icon is offering a hefty reward of $500,000 to anyone who can provide information leading to Koji and Gustav’s recovery. The reward was widely publicized, with Gaga expressing her deep concern for her dog’s well-being.
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However, the case took a strange turn when Jennifer McBride, a woman linked to the alleged theft and shooting, tried to claim the reward money after surrendering the pet. McBride’s connection to the incident came to light during the investigation, with reports saying she was dating the father of one of the two men who stole the pets.
follow TMZthe court dismissed the lawsuit after determining that McBride’s involvement in the crime was a significant conflict of interest and continuing the lawsuit “would allow [McBride] to benefit from his admitted guilt.”
Jennifer McBride Wants Double Rewards
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In a shocking revelation from court documents, it was revealed that McBride not only tried to claim the $500,000 reward but also demanded that it be tripled because he claimed that Gaga’s reward offer was misleading, according to Daily Mail.
The revelations reinforce suspicions that McBride’s intentions were motivated by personal gain rather than genuine concern for the safe return of stolen pets.
Two men, James Howard Jackson, and Jaylin White, were convicted of assaulting Gaga’s dog walker, Ryan Fischier, whose surgery set the singer back about $100,000.
Lady Gaga Cries Foul In Suit
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Prior to the dismissal of the lawsuit, Gaga had voiced her concerns and called it vile in the legal battle surrounding the $500,000 reward she offered for the safe return of the French bulldog she stole. Gaga, known for her vocal defense and protective nature when it comes to her pets, suspects an ulterior motive behind the lawsuit, per CBS News.
The lawsuit, filed by Jennifer McBride, who is allegedly linked to the theft and shooting of Gaga’s dog walker, raised eyebrows and prompted the singer to voice her concerns.
He questioned the timing and validity of the claim, raising doubts about McBride’s intentions and potential involvement in the criminal act. Gaga’s legal team later filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, citing a “fraud conspiracy.”
Lady Gaga Reassures Fans of Her Commitment to Her Art
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In a heartfelt statement released on Instagram recently, Gaga was very private with her fans about her music project, the Chromatica Ball movie to be exact, and why she kept quiet about it.
“I have been experiencing my creativity since last summer in a very special and personal way,” he wrote. The “Bad Romance” singer also revealed that he has been writing and producing music for special projects, his preparations for his role in the movie “Joker,” and his extensive filming for the same movie.
He also admitted that he has been running his startup, Haus Labs, as well as his philanthropic involvement and putting the finishing touches on the film Chromatica Ball.
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“I can say for the first time in years that my love of making art, music, fashion and supporting community has never been more fulfilling,” she said.
In her statement, the Oscar-winner thanked fans for their support and said she hoped her words would serve as a “little reminder” of how invested she still is in her music and art.
“Thank you for being willing to grow with me so that I can change and change with the community that I love so much. I hope you love all the things I create for you and I hope this is a small reminder to you of my deep passion and commitment to art,” Gaga concluded.
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