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Remy Ma Makeda Barnes-Joseph Lawsuit $80 Million; Makeda Barnes-Joseph Sues Remy Ma For $80 Million

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January 9th, 2008 by Castina

Tagged as: Remy Ma

Alleged shooting victim Makeda Barnes-Josephy has upped her pending $10 million lawsuit against BX-bred rapper Remy Ma to $80 million. The suit is in connection with a shooting outside NYC’s Pizza Bar last July, Makeda was shot twice in the abdomen and has had to undergo three surgeries. Remy is currently awaiting trial. Who does this girl think Remy is? $80 million? Judging from her hair, we’d be surprised if Rem has $80 in the bank.

The Village Voice has received a press release from Lauren P. Raysor, the lawyer of shooting victim, Makeda Barnes-Joseph. In it, Raysor accuses Remy of shooting Joseph twice in the abdomen, resulting in wounds that have led to three surgeries and weekly hospital visits.

“Only by pursuing those who we believe are legally responsible for this vicious and callous act of violence, can we hope to put an end to this senseless cycle of violence that is glorified by Hip-Hop marketing.”

“Makeda Barnes-Joseph is clearly the victim, yet Mr. Fisher and Remy Ma continue to make statements that they know will prejudice the jury pool. He has tried to portray Remy Ma as the victim, which is laughable.”

Remy’s lawyer, Ivan Fisher, called the lawsuit a publicity stunt.

“I’m very glad that she’s filed this thing because it represents a position she is taking factually that is inaccurate and is showed to be inaccurate. The civil suit is beneficial to us. It shows someone trying to profit for an incident that she was at least in part responsible.”

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