Influencer Isabella Ladera Files Lawsuit Against Ex-Partner Beéle Over Leaked Private Video

Miami, Florida – Venezuelan influencer and businesswoman Isabella Ladera has filed a lawsuit against her former boyfriend, Colombian singer Brandon De Jesus Lopez Orozco, known as Beéle, alleging that he is responsible for the unauthorized leak of a private sex video. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County Circuit Court on September 15, claims invasion of privacy, sexual cyberharassment, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence, following the video's viral circulation on September 7.

Ladera, who commands a significant social media following, stated in a press release issued Thursday, "No one should take advantage of another’s vulnerability to make money or create content. This is not entertainment; it is a crime, and the only thing it leaves behind are scars." She further emphasized on Instagram, "That video was only in the hands of two people: the other person and me. A person who lied to me from the start, who saw how I suffered painful consequences because of him, and still never stepped up to protect me."

According to court documents, Ladera and Beéle began a romantic relationship in December 2023, during which they recorded intimate videos at Beéle's request. Ladera claims she deleted her copies and urged Beéle to do the same in May 2024, but he allegedly refused. The lawsuit posits that Beéle's refusal to delete the videos, coupled with the apparent accessibility of his phone, establishes him as the source of the leak.

Beéle, through his legal team, has vehemently denied any involvement in the dissemination of the video. On September 9, his representatives issued a statement asserting that he did not leak or distribute the material and is himself a victim of nonconsensual exposure, adding that legal actions have been initiated in Colombia and the United States to identify and prosecute those responsible. Beéle has not commented personally, instead sharing his legal team's statement via his official Instagram account.

The case highlights the growing issue of image-based sexual abuse (IBSA) and the varying legal protections available to victims. While Florida law criminalizes the distribution of sexual images without consent, experts suggest states like California offer more comprehensive civil recourse. Roxanne Rimonte, a California-based attorney specializing in harassment cases, noted that California's focus on intent to distribute, rather than intent to cause emotional distress, makes it more straightforward for victims to seek justice.

Ladera's legal team, led by Pierre Hachar Jr., underscored that the lawsuit aims not only to secure justice for Ladera but also to send a strong message against digital exploitation. "Let it be absolutely clear," Hachar stated, "that any past, present, or future acts of this nature, whether by these defendants or others, will be met with the same unwavering resolve and addressed to the fullest extent of the law." The unfolding legal battle continues to draw attention to the complex interplay between technology, privacy, and accountability in the digital age.