Yesterday news broke that the woman (Pamela Smith) suing Michael Jordan for paternity and child support dropped her lawsuit against him. Many assumed that he is going to pay her off to make the case go away. Well MJ’s spokeswoman did comment on the case and if any money was exchanged. Check out what she has to say…
Via ESPN:
Smith filed the suit herself last month against Jordan and asked that the basketball hall of famer take a paternity test and pay child support. She later hired Kessler’s firm.
Jordan has denied that he’s the father of Smith’s 16-year-old son. A lawyer for the majority owner of the NBA’s Charlotte Bobcats has said Smith’s divorce filings established her ex-husband as the father.
Jordan’s spokeswoman Estee Portnoy on Monday confirmed that Smith dismissed the paternity suit. Portnoy said there was no settlement or money paid to Smith. She said the lawsuit had no merit.
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UPDATE Via TheYBF:
Speaking via her attorney, Pamela and her lawyer Randy Kessler had this to say today:
Ex-Girlfriend of Michael Jordan, Ms. Pamela Smith authorized a dismissal of the current suit against Mr. Jordan. She began this case without an attorney, did her best to file what she believed to be a legally appropriate case. She then hired our firm. Our firm reviewed the legal posture of the case, the history of the case, the filed pleadings and the relevant law. Ms. Smith has relied on our advice, has carefully considered the pro’s and cons of continuing the case and has determined that dismissal at this time, without prejudice, is what is in her son’s best interests.
