US EditionFormer Miss Universe Canada Delegate Sues Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital, Seeking $500 Million in Florida Defamation Case
Howell alleges a coordinated campaign spread false accusations damaging her reputation and business, seeking $500 million in damages and a jury trial.
- Chealse Sophia Howell filed a civil lawsuit on December 11, 2025, in Miami-Dade County, seeking $500 million from Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital, LLC, alleging defamation, according to court filings.
- According to the complaint, the defendants allegedly used Instagram, X, LinkedIn and Facebook to publish false statements and amplified them to millions, including claims of human trafficking in the Middle East.
- The filing lists specific causes of action, including defamation per se and tortious interference, Howell has demanded a jury trial, and Douglas J. Jeffrey, Howell's Miami attorney, said it's "about the real-world consequences of digital defamation through social media."
- She is asking the court for an injunction to prevent further alleged defamatory conduct as Howell alleges loss of business, endorsements, contracts, severe distress, and safety concerns caused by the defendants.
- According to the Miami‑Dade clerk's website, Chealse Sophia Howell v. Grant Cardone and Cardone Capital, LLC, Case No. 25-024299-CA-01, is listed, with allegations pending court findings and no specific date noted, press materials state.
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