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Will Smith's Former Friend Trying to Drag Him Into Legal War With Jada Pinkett Smith

Will Smith has been requested to testify in a $3 million legal battle between his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and former friend Bilaal Salaam.

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Bilaal Salaam, a former friend of Will Smith, sought the actor's testimony in a $3 million lawsuit against Jada Pinkett Smith. Will Smith was named in a new court filing and a deposition request, which drew a response from Jada Pinkett Smith's lawyer.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 64d ago, after coverage quieted.

Quick answers

Who is suing Jada Pinkett Smith?

Bilaal Salaam, described in coverage as a former friend of Will Smith.

How much money is at stake in the lawsuit?

The legal battle involves $3 million.

What is being requested of Will Smith?

He has been asked to provide testimony and a deposition in the case.

The brief

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage escalated across 7 distinct news outlets with 7 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 5.
  • Primary Driver: Will Smith has been requested to testify in a $3 million legal battle between his wife, Jada Pinkett Smith, and former friend Bilaal Salaam.
  • Predictive Outlook: Newsylist algorithmic models forecast this story will remain a dominant headline through tomorrow.
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Bilaal Salaam, a former friend of Will Smith, is seeking the actor's testimony in a lawsuit filed against Jada Pinkett Smith. The legal dispute involves a $3 million claim, and Will Smith has been named in a new court filing regarding the case.

News, People.com, and USA Today emphasizes the request for Smith's deposition. According to Yahoo, Jada Pinkett Smith's lawyers provided a blunt response to the request for Will Smith to testify.

Future developments center on whether the court will compel Will Smith to testify and the progression of the $3 million lawsuit.

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