Candiace Dillard Bassett Celebrates After Judge Dismisses Defamation Lawsuit

Candiace’s lawyers, Kenneth D. Bynum, Robert L. Jenkins, and Madison N. Gibbs of Bynum & Jenkins Law, released a statement expressing their satisfaction with the dismissal. “Bynum & Jenkins Law is honored to have represented Mrs. Bassett and assist in defending her name against these allegations,” they said.

In the lawsuit, Michael, 64, objected to remarks made by Candiace about his sex life in a season 7 episode of Real Housewives of Potomac. He claimed these remarks brought him “public scorn, hatred, humiliation, ridicule, contempt, and/or embarrassment.”

Michael sought $2 million in damages from Candiace, including $1 million in compensatory damages and $1 million in punitive damages. He also requested interest, attorney’s fees, and associated costs.