Will Smith Asked to Testify in $3 Million Lawsuit Against Jada Pinkett Smith

Bilaal Salaam requested that Will Smith testify in a deposition as part of his $3 million lawsuit against Jada Pinkett Smith for intentional infliction of emotional distress. Usa Today reported that the request appeared in a July 7 email filed in court documents.

Jada Pinkett Smith's attorney, Courtney L. Puritsky, replied that there was nothing to meet and confer about regarding the proposed deposition. She stated that Salaam, who is representing himself, must follow procedures for obtaining discovery from a nonparty, such as issuing a subpoena.

Puritsky added that no subpoena had been served on Will Smith.

Salaam filed the lawsuit in November. He accused Pinkett Smith of threatening him on multiple occasions and alleged that in 2022 he was asked to help with crisis management after the Oscars ceremony but refused, which he said triggered a retaliatory campaign.

In April a judge granted Pinkett Smith's anti-SLAPP motion in part, striking all allegations relating to public media statements from the complaint.

The judge ordered Salaam to pay her $32,836 in attorneys' costs. The same ruling denied Salaam's request for a trial and set the next court date for Aug. 19.