On October 16, LeTV Holding released an official statement regarding the legal case involving its chairman, Jia Yueting, and Gu Yingqiong. The statement confirmed that the Los Angeles Superior Court officially accepted Jia Yueting’s lawsuit against Gu Yingqiong on October 6, following a previous temporary injunction that was issued on September 29, 2017.
According to the statement, the court had previously banned Gu Yingqiong from continuing to interfere with Jia Yueting, including any attempts to undermine his position as chairman of the company. The lawsuit filed by Jia Yueting accuses Gu Yingqiong of multiple violations, including defamation, spreading false information, and Other actions that have harmed Jia Yueting’s personal and professional reputation.
The legal request includes demands for general, specific, and punitive damages, as well as a court order to prevent any further harassment or interference from Gu Yingqiong. The statement emphasizes that while LeTV respects freedom of speech and public criticism, it will not tolerate any illegal behavior that distorts facts or uses unfair tactics to harm the company or its leadership.
In late September, a court in the U.S. issued a restraining order against Gu Yingqiong, prohibiting her from contacting or tracking Jia Yueting in any form. The order also prevents her from coming within 100 yards (approximately 91 meters) of him and forbids the publication of any private information about him, such as his address.
LeTV reiterated its commitment to defending the legal rights of its chairman and the company through proper legal channels. The company remains firm in its stance against any unlawful actions that could damage its reputation or the interests of its leadership.
The full statement from LeTV Holding reads:
"After issuing a temporary injunction against Gu Yingqiong on September 29, 2017, prohibiting her from continuing to interfere, the Los Angeles Superior Court officially accepted Jia Yueting’s lawsuit against Gu Yingqiong on October 6. The reasons for the lawsuit include Gu Yingqiong's acts of defamation, spreading false information, and other violations that have infringed upon Jia Yueting’s legitimate rights and interests. The request includes judgment against Gu Yingqiong for general, specific, and punitive damages, as well as a prohibition on any further harassment of Jia Yueting.
LeTV reiterates its respect for freedom of speech and welcomes public supervision and criticism. However, we will not tolerate any illegal activities that distort facts or use malicious means to defame individuals. Regarding Gu Yingqiong’s violation of the court’s temporary injunction and the damage caused to Chairman Jia Yueting and the company’s legitimate rights and interests, we will resolutely defend our rights through legal channels."
LeTV Holdings (Beijing) Co., Ltd.
October 16, 2017
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