A judge denied Ray J's motion to outright dismiss libel claims brought by the famous mother-daughter duo.

Kris Jenner and Kim Kardashian attend the "All's Fair" London Premiere at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square on October 22, 2025 in London, England.

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Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner have “at least minimal merit” to continue suing Ray J for defamation, according to a Los Angeles judge.

In a Tuesday (Aug. 11) ruling, obtained by Billboard, Judge Steven A. Ellis rejected Ray J’s motion to outright dismiss the libel claims brought by the famous mother-daughter duo last fall. The judge set a trial for 2028, although Ray J’s lawyers intend to keep trying to end the case through an appeal in the meantime.