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Blake Shelton Case Summary

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Blake Shelton has sued a tabloid for defamation. On Monday, Blake Shelton has officially filed a lawsuit against the tabloid magazine, In Touch Weekly, over its released article in Late September. It claimed that the country singer had a drinking problem that contributed to his divorce from ex-wife, Miranda Lambert and that he was headed for rehab, AP reported. The defamation lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court and Shelton is said to be seeking more than $1 million for the damages. The magazine published a story in late September that alleged Shelton has had a drinking problem, which contributed to his failed marriage. It goes on further claiming that the singer cheated on his wife before the split. It also labeled Shelton

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