{"id":25327,"date":"2025-11-13T11:19:24","date_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:19:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/11\/13\/tiktoker-ordered-to-pay-1-75m-for-affair-that-ruined-marriage\/"},"modified":"2025-11-13T11:19:25","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T16:19:25","slug":"tiktoker-ordered-to-pay-1-75m-for-affair-that-ruined-marriage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/new-york\/2025\/11\/13\/tiktoker-ordered-to-pay-1-75m-for-affair-that-ruined-marriage\/","title":{"rendered":"TikToker Ordered to Pay $1.75M for Affair That Ruined Marriage"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Introduction to the Case<\/h2>\n<p>A jury in North Carolina has ordered TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard to pay $1.75 million to her manager\u2019s ex-wife, finding she was responsible for destroying the Durham couple&#8217;s marriage.<br \/>\n<br \/>\nKennard, who has nearly 3 million followers, was sued by Akira Montague, the ex-wife of her manager, according to NBC affiliate WRAL. Montague alleged that Kennard had an affair with her husband, Tim Montague, which ultimately led to the end of their marriage.<\/p>\n<h2>The Lawsuit Details<\/h2>\n<p>In the lawsuit, the wife accused Kennard of having a sexual relationship with her husband, and that she \u201cengaged in behavior designed to seduce\u201d him and \u201cflaunted her affair and romantic relationship&#8230; in public and private places,\u201d WBTV reports.<br \/>\nThe suit also states that the affair prompted the husband to leave his family behind and relocate with Kennard to Greenville.<br \/>\nAkira Montague claimed the affair caused her mental anguish, damage to her health and deprived her children of a two-parent household.<\/p>\n<h2>The Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>The jury found Kennard liable for criminal conversation and alienation of affection. North Carolina is one of the few states that has a law allowing a spouse to sue the person they blame for an affair that interferes with the marriage.<br \/>\nKennard was ordered to pay the woman $1.5 million for alleged alienation of affection and $250 for criminal conversation. No criminal charges were brought against her.<\/p>\n<h2>Reaction to the Verdict<\/h2>\n<p>&quot;She has received justice from losing her husband and the father of her children,&quot; said Robonetta Jones, Akira Montague&#8217;s attorney told WRAL.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The case highlights the consequences of actions that can lead to the end of a marriage and the legal repercussions that can follow. The verdict serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting relationships and the potential legal consequences of interfering with them.<\/p>\n<h2>FAQs<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Q: How much was Brenay Kennard ordered to pay?<br \/>\nA: $1.75 million<\/li>\n<li>Q: What were the grounds for the lawsuit?<br \/>\nA: Alienation of affection and criminal conversation<\/li>\n<li>Q: Is North Carolina one of the states that allows a spouse to sue the person they blame for an affair?<br \/>\nA: Yes<\/li>\n<li>Q: Were any criminal charges brought against Kennard?<br \/>\nA: No<\/li>\n<li>Q: How many followers does Brenay Kennard have on TikTok?<br \/>\nA: Nearly 3 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Introduction to the Case A jury in North Carolina has ordered TikTok influencer Brenay Kennard to pay $1.75 million to her manager\u2019s ex-wife, finding she was responsible for destroying the Durham couple&#8217;s marriage. Kennard, who has nearly 3 million followers, was sued by Akira Montague, the ex-wife of her manager, according to NBC affiliate WRAL. 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