‘Death threats’ over ‘South Park,’ 24 hour security and ‘extortion’ plot — explosive lawsuit exposes Hollywood’s underbelly
By Tatiana Siegel
Published on March 17, 2026.
Paramount Skydance president Jeff Shell has filed a lawsuit against Las Vegas and Hollywood fixer RJ Cipriani, alleging that he is being shaken down by an inveterate gambler who overstated his association with Shell as a crisis PR whiz to gain money from him. The lawsuit alleges that Shell was targeted with death threats over a “South Park” negotiation, mysterious calls in the night and an old rival as part of the “shakedown.” The lawsuit also details phone calls from former NBCUniversal honcho Ron Meyer, which Shell alleges was an attempt to reduce the amount of Meyer's demands to $5 million. The two men have a history of disputes, with Shell ousted for having an undisclosed sexual relationship with actress Charlotte Kirk.
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