Nashville, TN — The high-stakes legal battle between Nancy Jones, the widow of country music icon George Jones, and the man she accuses of stealing $11 million in XRP cryptocurrency, escalated this week. The defendant, a former financial consultant hired by Mrs. Jones, has filed a sweeping countersuit alleging defamation, malicious prosecution, and breach of contract.
Mrs. Jones initially sued the consultant in [Year], claiming he liquidated and absconded with a substantial portion of her Ripple (XRP) holdings after being granted access to manage her digital assets. The lawsuit stated the theft occurred over several months through unauthorized transactions totaling approximately $11 million at the time of the alleged removal.
In the countersuit filed in Davidson County Circuit Court, the defense argues that the transactions in question were explicitly authorized and represent legitimate, agreed-upon service fees and contractual obligations for investment strategies successfully implemented by the consultant. The filing asserts that Mrs. Jones initiated the initial lawsuit only after attempts to renegotiate his compensation failed.
“My client has suffered immense professional and personal damage due to the reckless and false accusations leveled by Ms. Jones,” stated the defense counsel in a press release. “We believe the evidence will clearly show this is a highly contentious civil contract dispute, not a criminal matter, and we are seeking significant damages for the irreparable harm caused by the defamation.”
The ongoing proceedings continue to draw attention, highlighting the increasingly complex intersection of celebrity estates, high-value cryptocurrency holdings, and fiduciary responsibility in the digital age.
Source: Alleged $11 Million XRP Thief Countersues Widow of Country Music Legend George Jones
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