NEW YORK (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos alleged in a lawsuit filed Saturday in New York that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel deceived him into making videos on the Cameo app that were used to ridicule the disgraced lawmaker on the show.
Kimmel misrepresented himself to induce Santos to create personalized videos “capitalizing on and ridiculing” his “gregarious personality,” the lawsuit alleges.
Through Cameo, Santos received requests from individuals and businesses seeking personalized video messages.
Unbeknownst to Santos, Kimmel submitted at least 14 requests that used phony names and narratives, according to the complaint.
Photos You Should See View All 33 ImagesStarting in December, the videos were played on a segment, “ Will Santos Say It?
Persons:
George Santos, Jimmy Kimmel, Kimmel, Santos, ”, “ Will Santos, ” Robert Fantone
Organizations:
Former U.S . Rep, ABC, Walt Disney Co, Disney, Associated Press, New York Republican
Locations:
New York, U.S