Priscilla Presley: Unrecognizable in Pain, Surfaces with Troubled Expression
ELVIS'S EX-WIFE PRISCILLA PRESLEY SPOTTED LOOKING DOWNCAST AFTER YEARS OF TURMOIL
The 80-year-old beauty queen, Priscilla Presley, was seen walking down a posh street in Los Angeles with a pained expression on her face. This is not the first time she's been spotted looking downtrodden since the tragic passing of her daughter Lisa Marie Presley in January 2023.
Lisa Marie's untimely death at just 54 from complications related to a weight-loss surgery left Priscilla and her granddaughter Riley Keough embroiled in an explosive family feud over their late matriarch's estate. The drama reached its climax when they finally settled the dispute near the end of last year, but Priscilla's troubles didn't end there.
Since then, she has been locked in a bitter battle with her former business associates, who she accuses of financially exploiting her and forcing her into "indentured servitude" through a meticulously planned scheme. Priscilla is suing them for a whopping $1 million in damages, claiming they duped her into signing contracts that gave them 80% control over her finances, leaving her with a mere 20% share.
The controversy surrounds her meeting Brigitte Kruse, who founded the company Priscilla Presley Partners (PPP) in 2022. Priscilla claims Kruse convinced her to dump her previous financial advisors, calling them "deceitful or incompetent." But instead of helping Priscilla's finances, Kruse allegedly took advantage of her celebrity status to orchestrate a scheme that allowed her and her associates to profit from Presley's name, image, and likeness.
The lawsuit filed by Priscilla in [The Scholarly Note] reveals that Kruse convinced her to sign contracts with companies created by PPP, which allegedly siphoned off most of Priscilla's income. The star is also claiming that funds generated from the 2023 biopic about her life were misappropriated, and brands Kruse a "con artist and pathological liar."
The drama took an even more astonishing turn when Kruse sued Priscilla for breach of contract in February 2024, claiming she had prevented financial ruin and public embarrassment. But Priscilla's lawyer Marty Singer fired back, stating that his client stopped working with Kruse when she discovered the associate was attempting to misappropriate her assets.
In a bizarre twist, it appears Kruse has been using Priscilla's name to line her own pockets for years. On social media, she presented herself as a "founder and lead auctioneer" of world-renowned auction houses and an advocate for those less fortunate. However, the lawsuit reveals that Kruse has been using Priscilla's image to raise funds for herself and her associates.
As the drama unfolds in court, sources close to Priscilla say she is determined to clear her name and protect her finances from those who have exploited her. With millions at stake, this battle promises to be one of the most epic celebrity feuds in recent history.
UPDATE
Priscilla's representatives have released a statement saying they are confident that their client will emerge victorious and vindicated in court. "We fully anticipate that my client will be vindicated and obtain a judgment against them," said Marty Singer, Priscilla's lawyer.
Kruse's team has responded with a statement of their own, calling the lawsuit a retaliatory measure due to the one filed by Priscilla's business partners last year. They claim they have been providing aid to Priscilla and that she is now attempting to use her celebrity status to ruin their lives.
The battle for the truth will continue in court, but one thing is clear: this scandal promises to be a juicy tale of greed, deception, and betrayal at the highest levels of Hollywood.