AceShowbiz - Jada Pinkett Smith recently secured a legal victory, receiving $32,836 in legal fees after a Los Angeles judge ruled in her favor against Bilaal Salaam, a former friend of Will Smith.

Jada Pinkett Smith was awarded the fees following the dismissal of a lawsuit filed by Bilaal Salaam, who had sought millions in damages from her. The case revolved around claims of emotional distress that Salaam alleged were caused by threats and intimidation from Jada and her team.

Bilaal Salaam had accused Jada of threatening him after he refused to assist with managing the fallout from the infamous Oscars incident involving Will Smith. In his suit, he also claimed he was working on a memoir that would reveal private details about the Smith family, which allegedly led to increased tensions between him and Jada.

Additionally, the lawsuit included accusations related to stolen videotapes purportedly featuring various celebrities, which Bilaal Salaam said contributed to the breakdown of his relationship with Jada Pinkett Smith. He suggested that these tapes contained shocking content and that Jada suspected him of theft.

Jada Pinkett Smith denied all allegations and contested the lawsuit vigorously. According to reports, the judge found in favor of Jada on multiple counts, resulting in the dismissal of the case and the award of legal fees to her.

Since the suit's dismissal, Bilaal Salaam has made several public statements and accusations, including a particularly controversial claim involving Will Smith and another celebrity, which have not been substantiated in court. His efforts to sway public opinion contrast sharply with his legal defeat, highlighting the gulf between his media assertions and the court’s findings.

This case underscores the challenges of navigating high-profile disputes involving celebrity figures and the consequences when legal claims do not hold up under judicial scrutiny.

This article is based on reporting originally published by AllHipHop.