Wendy Williams' Guardian's Unsealed Lawsuit Against A+E Networks Claims Lifetime Doc Exploited Her

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In a recently unsealed court filing, Wendy Williams' guardian alleged she 'lacked capacity' when agreeing to film the Lifetime doc.

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The lawsuit states,"As a result of her medical condition, lacked capacity when the Contract was purportedly executed, and she remains in that condition." "This blatant exploitation of a vulnerable woman with a serious medical condition who is beloved by millions within and outside of African American community is disgusting, and it cannot be allowed," the document continues.

In a statement shared with ET on Thursday, a spokesperson for A+E Networks/Lifetime responded to Morrissey's allegations, saying,"We look forward to the unsealing of our papers as well, as they tell a very different story.", the former talk show host herself released a statement to ET, which read,"I want to say I have immense gratitude for the love and kind words I have received after sharing my diagnosis of Aphasia and Frontotemporal Dementia .

 

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