Jay Park, the multitalented singer and successful businessman, is taking legal action against a notorious YouTuber for spreading damaging false information about him. Park has initiated a defamation lawsuit at the Seoul Central District Court and has also taken steps to uncover the identity of the YouTuber through a discovery procedure in a U.S. court.
Recent court documents from the San Jose Division of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California reveal that Park has sought the court's approval for "discovery of YouTuber identity verification evidence" involving Google LLC. Lee Ji Soo, the head of brand communications at More Vision—a company founded by Park in 2022—has supported this move, underlining the importance of unveiling the identity of the YouTuber.
The YouTuber in question, known as 'Ppuring Office,' has a history of spreading malicious falsehoods, including baseless accusations against Park related to drug smuggling, illicit cryptocurrency dealings, and alleged ties to Chinese criminal organizations. The YouTuber's content has garnered millions of views and thousands of comments, tarnishing Park's reputation and causing significant harm.
In response to these harmful allegations, Park has taken legal action to protect his integrity and has called for the essential information regarding the YouTuber's identity to be revealed. By seeking the assistance of the U.S. legal system to unmask the individual responsible for the defamatory content, Park is taking a stand against online misinformation and cyber slander.
The discovery process aims to uncover crucial details such as the YouTuber's name, date of birth, contact information, and other identifying factors linked to their Google account. The case has been assigned to Judge Eumi K. Lee, who will carefully consider Park's request for discovery and the implications of the defamatory content.
This legal pursuit by Jay Park highlights the importance of combatting false information and protecting one's reputation in the digital age. Stay tuned for further updates as this case unfolds and justice is sought in the face of online defamation.
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