Judge Says Laura Govan DID Leak “STD” Emails To Hurt Gilbert Arenas

The judge also said Govan’s lawyer misused the “anti-SLAPP” motion and improperly filed it more than six months after Arenas sued her – not within the 60 day deadline that they had to file – which voided it. Govan’s lawyer also could of filed it if a judge OK’d it, but the lawyer didn’t go that route, according to court papers.

The May 27 ruling was effectively a nail in the coffin in the case. Now that Govan’s response was thrown out, she has no defense against Arenas’ claims that she defamed him and will likely be found in default.

A judgment like this could follow her forever, and even if she filed for bankruptcy, she’d still have to pay, Arenas’ lawyer Michael Murphy said in an email.

“We are pleased with the court’s order, however, we are not surprised given the strength of Mr. Arenas’ claims for defamation, as well as the weakness of Ms. Govan’s arguments,” Murphy said.

Arenas gloated on social media Thursday that Govan would have to work at “Hoochie Burgers” in order to pay him a $3 million judgment as well as his lawyer fees.

Govan’s attorney, Michael Heicklen, said his next legal step would be up to Govan.

“Any step that I would take, that would be up to my client,” Heicklen told BOSSIP. “As for comment with regard to the anti-SLAPP motion, I think it speaks for itself.”