Kevin Hart’s 2017 sex tape scandal could resurface in court as Montia Sabbag may be called to testify in the comedian’s ongoing legal battle. Sabbag, who was involved in the controversial recording, could now face questions about the incident and the investigation that followed.
Kevin Hart’s 2017 sex tape scandal could be reopened in court
Kevin Hart’s former assistant Miesha Shakes is seeking testimony from Montia Sabbag in her legal dispute with the comedian, potentially bringing Hart’s controversial 2017 sex tape scandal back into the spotlight. According to TMZ, Shakes wants Sabbag questioned about the video and the investigation that followed.
Sabbag was at the center of the scandal after a video involving her and Hart became the subject of an extortion investigation. She has acknowledged that she appears in the recording but has denied any involvement in making it or in the extortion attempt that followed. Shakes now reportedly wants her account of those events to become part of the current proceedings.
Sabbag’s potential involvement comes amid a separate dispute between Hart and Shakes over a non-disclosure agreement. Hart has accused his former assistant of violating the agreement by discussing his personal life in an interview with a blogger. Shakes has disputed that claim and argued that Hart failed to fulfill obligations under the agreement, which she says makes the deal invalid.
The two sides also disagree over who is responsible for damage to Hart’s reputation. Hart has accused Shakes of harming his public image, while Shakes has argued that Hart’s own actions have contributed to it, citing the sex tape controversy among other examples. Shakes plans to testify in the case and wants Hart to do the same. The legal proceedings are ongoing.
The controversy previously resulted in legal action from Sabbag. She sued Hart for $60 million in 2019, alleging that the comedian had recorded their sexual encounter without her consent. Hart denied the allegations, and the lawsuit was eventually dismissed.
