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When Mariah Carey released her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey last year, her sister Alison and her brother Morgan both sued her for defamation, claiming the stories she told of their difficult upbringing damaged their reputations, among other things. Now, Mariah has responded to her brother’s suit, reports Page Six.
In court papers filed Friday, Mariah’s lawyers argue the story of how the pop superstar rose to fame despite her struggles is a matter of public interest because it was meant to inspire others. Therefore, a higher legal standard is required to prove defamation — a standard,