Ariana Madix recently spoke out about her ex, Tom Sandoval’s lawsuit against her, which accused her of accessing explicit videos of Rachel “Raquel” Leviss on his phone without permission. Sandoval had filed the suit in July but withdrew it two days later and fired his attorney, claiming he did not intend to sue Madix. During an appearance on Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen, Madix was asked about her reaction to the lawsuit, where she diplomatically stated that it was a bad day and made no further comment.
Sandoval’s lawsuit alleged that Madix had obtained access to his phone on March 1, 2023, and reviewed videos of Leviss, making copies and distributing them to Leviss and third parties without his permission. The suit was filed in response to Leviss’ own suit against Sandoval and Madix, accusing them of revenge porn, eavesdropping invasion of privacy, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Madix’s attorney issued a statement condemning Sandoval’s actions and accusing him of tormenting Madix.
After news of the lawsuit broke, Sandoval clarified in a statement on Instagram that he did not fully understand the implications of the suit and had removed his attorney from his legal team upon realizing the impact of the action. He stated that he had no ill will or vindictiveness toward Madix and hoped to quickly resolve the case so they could both move on with their lives. Sandoval expressed regret for not doing more due diligence on the matter and emphasized that he was not suing Madix.
Overall, the situation between Madix and Sandoval regarding the lawsuit and allegations of unauthorized access to explicit videos remains complex and contentious. Despite Sandoval’s withdrawal of the suit and dismissal of his attorney, the fallout from the legal action and its impact on their relationship is ongoing. Both parties have expressed a desire to move on and put the incident behind them, but the personal and emotional toll of the situation may continue to affect their lives moving forward. The public nature of the dispute has sparked interest and speculation, leading to further scrutiny and attention on the details and implications of the legal drama.
