Kevin Hart's extortion claim against former assistant Miesha Shakes gets tossed, but he's still taking her to court over a bombshell tell-all interview.
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California judge dismissed Hart's extortion claim, but he can still sue Shakes for defamation, invasion of privacy, and breach of contract over tell-all with blogger Tasha K
Tasha K's interview with Shakes last year reportedly contained explosive revelations about Hart's private life, setting up a high-stakes legal battle between the comedian and his ex-assistant