Oh, Kim Kardashian is getting sued! And I know what you’re thinking: “Wait, what now? The underwear line? Is she still…?” But no, this time it’s something else. You remember last year when she played the legal eagle and tried launching that podcast about prison reform? Only Kim would try to use social justice to break into the podcast world, claiming it’s all about helping people, then ditch it as soon as the numbers didn’t work out and move on to the next thing.
So, back when Kim was all about that “social justice lawyer” life—before she blamed Kanye for her bar exam troubles—she was posting on Instagram about trying to get someone off death row. I can already hear you: “But Tisa, she was just trying to help!” Yes, she was, but here’s the issue. Kim’s assistant mistakenly posted the wrong man’s photo. I mean, seriously, how could anyone who was truly digging into a case, trying to help someone get off death row, just Google the name Ivan Kantu (I think that was his name), grab the first picture they find, and post it to their 300 million followers without double-checking?
When it first happened, I wrote about it and said, “If I were him, I’d sue.” Well, looks like he’s done just that. And Kim’s response? “Oh, it was just a simple mistake.” Really? A simple mistake is posting the wrong man’s picture and humiliating him in front of millions. Doesn’t quite seem so simple.
If you’re a fan of Kim, let’s break this down. She posted about a guy, calling him a violent criminal, and then just casually said, “Whoops, my bad.” But what about the people who didn’t know it was a mistake? Now, the guy’s suing. It’s funny how she can just brush it off, but when it’s her account on the line—when she wants something posted—there are all these legal checks, NDAs, and procedures in place. She knows the power her platform holds. It’s how she makes her money, with her brand and everything, so she’s aware of how far her reach goes. But when it’s used for something wrong, it’s suddenly “just a mistake”? Not this time, Kim.
It makes me wonder, though—what if Kanye and Kim stayed together? Or could they ever get back together? Honestly, they seem perfect for each other in a lot of ways. But I digress.
Now, back to the lawsuit. Kim’s lawyer says it was all just a simple mistake. But seriously—mistakes like that are not small. Accusations like murder, battery, or theft have real consequences. We all have to face the music for our mistakes. And Kim, with her wannabe lawyer ambitions, should know that by now.
So here’s the situation: Kim’s being sued by Ivan Kantu, an innocent man who she wrongly identified as a death row inmate. He works for Morgan Stanley and is suing her for defamation after she falsely claimed he was a double murderer. She posted a picture of him on Instagram last February, thinking she was raising awareness about a different man with the same name who had been executed in Texas for a double murder.
But now Ivan’s legal team is suing Kim for libel and slander, saying it caused him serious emotional distress. They pointed out that at the time, Kim had over 300 million followers on Instagram. Now, let’s be real—it doesn’t matter if it’s 300 million or 350 million. Even one person seeing that post is too many. But imagine Kim trying to defend herself by saying, “Well, most of those followers are fake anyway.” I wouldn’t put it past her. Ivan’s lawyer says there are few worse ways to damage someone’s reputation than falsely accusing them of murder.
The lawsuit argues that Kim intentionally shared the post—which is true—and that she was negligent, reckless, or violated ethical standards. I agree. But it’s honestly kind of hilarious because this situation proves that Kim is all about the money. Even when she’s supposedly advocating for someone’s life, she can’t even bother to post the right image. And don’t tell me she did any research into the case—she would’ve come to the same conclusion.
After the suit was filed on Thursday, it was revealed that, at the time Kim posted, the man in question was grieving the loss of a close family member. That’s heartbreaking.
Kim’s post read: “The state will execute Ivan Kantu in two days. Please sign the petition to demand that Collin County DA Greg Willis request to withdraw the execution date.” I can’t help but wonder—how can her actions ever actually help anyone? Going back to Ivan, the only time I recall Kim helping someone with clemency was when the person was already on the clemency list, and she just jumped on the bandwagon. But let’s continue.
Along with the petition link, she shared an image of the wrong Ivan Kantu. The man in the photo, who had nothing to do with the case, had to post on Facebook clarifying the mistake. He wrote, “To all my friends and family, I’m not getting executed. Some idiot who runs Kim Kardashian’s Instagram used my picture of Ivan Abner Kantu.” The lawsuit claims the post led to hatred, contempt, and ridicule against him, especially in this climate where immigrants and people who don’t fit certain stereotypes are treated unfairly. This is a very real concern.
The lawsuit describes the post as libelous and false, causing harm to his reputation and career. His lawyers are seeking a jury trial and compensatory damages.
Kim, doing what she does best, is calling it a simple mistake—just using a public photo of a man with the same name to promote her ongoing commitment to criminal justice reform. She says the photo was taken down once the error was realized. “We prefer to resolve this without litigation, but of course, we’ll defend Kim if needed.” But let’s be real: it wasn’t taken down immediately. It was only after a lot of people noticed and the man himself reached out to Kim, telling her she’d posted the wrong person’s image.
And you can’t call it a “simple mistake” when you’ve labeled someone as a double murderer in front of 350 million followers. If it was a mistake, fine—but even then, Kim has to take responsibility for it. She’s clearly pushing for this guy to settle, but he’s not interested.
It’s just sad. The man who was executed always maintained his innocence. I really wish there were people around Kim who could provide more care and knowledge when it comes to these situations. I understand that she probably thinks posting a picture or something like that on her Instagram will help people on death row, but it’s not the same. But hey, we can discuss Kim’s faux social justice efforts later. As for Ivan, I hope he sues her for everything she’s got. Kim will probably try to lowball him, but he deserves to pursue this case because it’s a clear instance of libel. Considering his family member’s death, he can show the mental anguish this caused.
Let me know your thoughts in the comments. I’ll talk to you later.
