Legal tensions escalate between Vanderpump Villa's Marciano Brunette and Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star Demi Engemann. Engemann has filed a motion to dismiss Brunette's defamation lawsuit, arguing it infringes on her First Amendment rights and is a "sham" filed for media attention.
The dispute originated from Engemann's 2024 accusations that Brunette touched her without consent, labeling him a "sexual predator." Brunette's subsequent lawsuit claims she used the allegations "as her storyline," reframing a consensual interaction.
In new legal documents, Engemann's team asserts Brunette aims to "punish" her for speaking out and portrays him as a serial predator, citing boasts about workplace policies regarding employee relationships. A judge has yet to rule on the dismissal motion.