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Why is Blac Chyna suing the Kardashians? A guide to their defamation trial

LOS ANGELES — The Kardashians and Blac Chyna are squaring off in court this month to determine whether the reality TV family defamed the model and conspired to ruin her career. The trial, which is expected to last about a week, stems from Chyna’s $100 million lawsuit in 2017 that accused the Kardashians of defamation and contract interference. Chyna — whose legal name is Angela White — was ...
Blac Chyna arrives at the 92nd Academy Awards on Feb. 9, 2020, at the Dolby Theatre at Hollywood& Highland Center in Hollywood, California.

LOS ANGELES — The Kardashians and Blac Chyna are squaring off in court this month to determine whether the reality TV family defamed the model and conspired to ruin her career.

The trial, which is expected to last about a week, stems from Chyna’s $100 million lawsuit in 2017 that accused the Kardashians of defamation and contract interference.

Chyna — whose legal name is Angela White — was previously engaged to reclusive reality star Rob Kardashian, with whom she shares a 2-year-old daughter.

Jury selection in the case began Monday in Los Angeles, where potential jurors aired their grievances about the Kardashians and the brand

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