In a shocking legal twist that threatens to reopen one of Hollywood’s most publicized scandals, comedian and actor Kevin Hart is facing renewed scrutiny as his former personal assistant seeks to drag his 2017 sex tape partner back into court. Kevin Hart is currently embroiled in an ongoing breach-of-contract lawsuit against his ex-assistant, Miesha Shakes.
However, new court documents reveal that Shakes wants to depose Montia Sabbag—the woman at the center of Kevin Hart‘s infamous 2017 sex tape controversy—to challenge the superstar’s claims regarding his public reputation.
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1. The Shocking Call for Montia Sabbag’s Testimony
According to legal filings obtained by media outlets, Miesha Shakes has formally requested to question Montia Sabbag under oath regarding the 2017 Las Vegas encounter and the subsequent law enforcement investigation.
Shakes’ legal team argues that Sabbag’s testimony is directly relevant to refuting claims made by Kevin Hart regarding how his public image was allegedly harmed by recent interviews.
2. The $50,000 Non-Disclosure Agreement Lawsuit
The current court battle originated when Kevin Hart filed a lawsuit against Shakes, alleging she violated a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) by discussing details of his private life during an interview with a prominent internet blogger.
Kevin Hart claims Shakes breached confidentiality terms established during her employment at K. Hart Enterprises and is seeking $50,000 in liquidated damages as outlined in her contract.
3. Miesha Shakes Claims the NDA is Void
In response to the lawsuit, Shakes disputes Kevin Hart‘s claims and argues that the NDA is legally void and unenforceable. Shakes contends that Kevin Hart failed to fulfill specific employer obligations under the initial contract.
Furthermore, Shakes argues that Kevin Hart cannot claim she ruined his wholesome brand, asserting that his own personal conduct—most notably the 2017 extortion and sex tape incident—had already impacted his public standing long before her interview.
4. Reopening the 2017 Sex Tape Controversy
The inclusion of Montia Sabbag threatens to revisit one of the most turbulent periods of Kevin Hart‘s career. In 2017, Kevin Hart issued a public apology to his pregnant wife Eniko after becoming the target of an alleged multi-million dollar extortion scheme involving secretly recorded footage in a Las Vegas hotel room.
Sabbag, who denied any involvement in the extortion attempt, subsequently filed a $60 million civil lawsuit against Kevin Hart in 2019 alleging emotional distress and invasion of privacy. That lawsuit was ultimately dismissed by a federal judge, but her potential deposition could drag details of the case back into the spotlight.
5. High-Stakes Testimony and Next Court Steps
As the litigation moves forward, Shakes revealed plans to take the witness stand herself and intends to call Kevin Hart as a witness to testify under cross-examination.
A judge will ultimately determine whether Sabbag’s testimony is legally admissible in a contract dispute, or if the court will limit questioning strictly to the terms of the signed confidentiality agreement.
