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This is an archive article published on August 8, 2012

JLo slaps former driver with $ 20 mn extortion lawsuit

The 43-year-old singer claims Manoukian signed a confidentiality agreement.

Popstar Jennifer Lopez has filed an extortion case against her former chauffeur Hakob Manoukian,accusing him of blackmailing her.

Manoukian sued her,manager Benny Medina and ex-husband Marc Anthony for breach of contract last April. The 43-year-old singer claims Manoukian signed a confidentiality agreement that banned him from disclosing any personal information he heard while working for her,reported Ace Showbiz.

Regardless of this,his lawyer is asking for USD 2.8 million,or else he will spill “sensitive and personal information” about her.

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In the lawsuit,the singer also denies accusation that Manoukian didn’t receive the full salary they agreed upon. She dismisses allegation that Medina treated him poorly as well.

She says Manoukian was “hostile and angry” toward Medina after his recommended security team was turned down by the manager.

“In the furtherance of this plot,he abruptly terminated his employment with Ms Lopez and began to threaten her,” she states.

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