Ariana Madix's Appeal Denied in Leviss Revenge Porn Case
WHO:
US Magazine - Ariana Madix, Rachel "Raquel" Leviss
TMZ - Ariana Madix, Rachel Leviss
WHAT:
Rolling Stone - The underlying lawsuit will now proceed after a two-year delay pending the appeal decision.
US Magazine - Ariana Madix's appeal in the revenge porn lawsuit from Rachel Leviss has been denied.
TMZ - The California Court of Appeal ruled that Ariana Madix cannot have Rachel Leviss' claims dismissed.
WHERE:
US Magazine - California
TMZ - California
WHEN:
US Magazine - The ruling occurred on August 5.
TMZ - The ruling occurred on August 5.
WHY:
US Magazine - The appeal was an attempt by Madix to have Leviss' lawsuit thrown out.
HOW:
US Magazine - Court documents were obtained to confirm the ruling.
(UPDATED August 6, 2026 13:35 UTC)
The underlying lawsuit related to the case will now proceed after a two-year delay that was pending the appeal decision. This development comes from a report by Rolling Stone. The legal proceedings are set to move forward, marking a significant step in the ongoing situation.
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(UPDATED August 6, 2026 11:26 UTC)
A California court has denied Ariana Madix's appeal in the revenge porn lawsuit filed by Rachel Leviss, meaning Madix cannot have Leviss' claims dismissed. The ruling, which took place on August 5, confirms that the legal battle will continue. Court documents were obtained to verify this decision, highlighting the ongoing tensions between the two.