Kim Kardashian is being sued by an innocent man after she mistakenly referred to him as a death row inmate.
Kim Kardashian, the famous reality TV star and entrepreneur, is facing a lawsuit from an innocent man after she mistakenly identified him as a death row inmate.
This incident has drawn attention and raised questions about the impact of social media and the responsibilities that come with it.
Kim Kardashian called an innocent man a death row inmate
On February 26, 2024, Kardashian posted on Instagram about an inmate named Ivan Cantu.
In her post, she claimed that this man was set to be executed in just two days. She urged her followers to sign a petition to stop the execution.
However, the image she shared was of a different Ivan Cantu, a 60-year-old project manager from New York, who had no criminal record.
Kardashian’s post gained significant attention due to her large following, which numbered in the millions.
The mistake quickly spiraled, severely distressing the innocent man whose image was used.
“The state will execute Ivan Cantu in 2 days. Please sign the petition to demand that Collin County DA Greg Willis request to withdraw the execution date.”
Kim Kardashian faces lawsuit for mistakenly calling innocent man a death row inmate
The man, also named Ivan A. Cantu, claims that the post caused him immense emotional pain.
According to legal documents, he has suffered from humiliation and a damaged reputation since the post went live.
His lawsuit alleges defamation and seeks to hold Kardashian accountable for her mistake.
Cantu’s attorney stated that the post led to “nightmares” and psychological harm.
He emphasized that painting someone as a murderer can have devastating effects on their life.
Cantu even took to Facebook to clarify the situation, stating that he was not facing execution and that Kardashian had mistakenly used his picture.
The legal action filed on Thursday (February 20) in Los Angeles reads: “Kardashian’s statement was false because Cantu was residing in the state of New York and was not in the state of Texas, had not committed a crime and was not about to be executed.
“Kardashian’s statement that Cantu was on death row in the state of Texas for committing murder was untrue and demonstrably false.”
Cantu said: “To all my friends and family, I am not getting executed, some idiot who runs @kimkardashian used my picture of Ivan ‘Abner’ Cantu.”
Kardashian’s response
Kardashian’s legal team has responded to the lawsuit, claiming it was simply an innocent error.
They argue that she intended to highlight the plight of another inmate named Ivan Cantu, who was facing execution in Texas, without intending to harm anyone.
Her lawyer explained that using the wrong photo was unintentional.
He noted that the image was removed almost immediately after discovering the mistake. They hope to settle the case without going to court.
The other Ivan Cantu
The inmate that Kardashian meant to highlight was Ivan Cantu from Texas.
He maintained his innocence for over two decades after being convicted of killing his cousin and his cousin’s fiancé.
Sadly, he was executed by lethal injection just days after Kardashian’s post.
This tragic situation adds another layer to the story.
While Kardashian aimed to raise awareness about prison reform, her mistake has had real-life consequences for an innocent person.
Cantu’s lawsuit outlines several claims against Kardashian.
It includes accusations of defamation, invasion of privacy, and causing emotional distress.
He argues that the post has led to public ridicule and scorn directed at him.
The lawsuit emphasizes the need for accountability when it comes to social media.
Cantu’s attorney pointed out that public figures like Kardashian should be aware of the influence they have and the potential harm their words can cause.
He believes that those who misuse social media must take responsibility for their actions.