Tina Glandian is Jussie Smollett’s infamous lawyer who has been recently sued by Osundairo Brother’s for defamation.
Quick Wiki Facts and Information on Tina Glandian
| Full Name | Tina Glandian |
| Age | 32 |
| Country | U.S |
| Address | New York |
| Profession | Los Angeles Criminal Defense (State and Federal) Lawyer, licensed California real estate broke |
| School | University of California, Loyola Law School |
| Nationality | American |
| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Husband | Not Revealed |
| Net Worth | Under Review |
Tina Glandian Professional Career
Her bio in Geragos & Geragos reads:
Tina Glandian joined Geragos & Geragos in 2005. After working in the Los Angeles office for a number of years, Ms. Glandian opened the firm’s New York office which she now heads. Licensed in California, New York, Nevada, and Florida, Ms. Glandian’s multijurisdictional practice encompasses a wide range of areas including civil litigation, criminal defense, and appeals.
Ms. Glandian has been selected as a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine from 2012-2019. Ms. Glandian has also spoken on a number of panels including alongside legal giant F. Lee Bailey at the National Trial Lawyer’s Summit in Miami, Florida.
Ms. Glandian earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication from the University of California, San Diego in 2003, and her Juris Doctorate from Loyola Law School in 2007. She is admitted to practice in all state courts in California, New York, Nevada, and Florida. She is also admitted to practice in the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and Ninth Circuit, the United States District Court for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States District Court for the District of Nevada.
Osundairo Brothers Sue Jussie Smollett’s Attorney Tina Glandian, For Defamation
Ola and Abel Osundairo, the brothers who were involved in the alleged hoax attack on Jussie Smollett, are suing two of the actor’s attorneys for defamation.
Last month, Cook County prosecutors dropped disorderly conduct charges against Jussie Smollett, who had been accused of paying the Osundairo brothers $3,500 to stage a homophobic and racist attack on him.
Although prosecutors insisted they do not believe Smollett is innocent, Glandian and Geragos have maintained the Osundairo brothers actually attacked Smollett.
“Defendants made these comments knowing they were untrue to distract from Mr. Smollett’s farce and to promote themselves and the Geragos & Geragos Law Firm,” the Osundairo brothers’ lawsuit alleges. “Statements indicating Plaintiffs actually criminally battered Mr. Smollett without his consent are patently false and defamatory, as Mr. Smollett originated, planned, and orchestrated the attack.”
The brothers’ attorneys acknowledged they took part in a hoax, but said they have apologized for it, and only did so because Smollett paid them.
“As far as their participation in this publicity stunt, they’ve realized that it was wrong, they’ve apologized for it, and they’ve expressed more than once that they are tremendously regretful for the role that they played in it,” Schmidt said. “But make no mistake, they had no role in calling the police, and they had no role in defrauding the Police Department.”
The brothers’ lawsuit accuses Smollett’s attorneys of repeatedly making false attacks against them in the media after prosecutors dropped charges against the actor.
The lawsuit claims Glandian’s and Geragos’ statements “have caused considerable damage to Plaintiffs’ careers, as they have lost talent agent contracts and career opportunities.”
“Thus, Ms. Glandian’s statements have caused Plaintiffs irreparable financial damage,” the lawsuit adds.
The brothers also claim they have suffered “significant emotional distress and feel unsafe and alienated in their local Chicago community.”
The lawsuit also claims Glandian publicly suggested Ola Osundario and Smollet had engaged in homosexual acts together on the podcast “Reasonable Doubt.”
According to the lawsuit, Glandian’s suggestion that Ola Osundairo is homosexual puts him and his family in Nigeria in danger, noting that homosexual activity is illegal in Nigeria, and is punishable by up to 14 years in prison, or death by stoning if the accused is married.
“As a result of Ms. Glandian’s false and defamatory statements concerning Bola Osundairo’s sexual activity, Plaintiff suffered and will continue to suffer damage, including economic damages and damages to his reputation.
Although the brothers were born and raised in Chicago, their lawsuit states they are Nigerian Americans and often visit family in Nigeria.
The lawsuit also alleges Glandian falsely accused both brothers of being involved in illegal steroid trafficking.
“These statements were unnecessarily made publicly to numerous third parties to advance Ms. Glandian’s reputation and fame and to undoubtedly ruin Plaintiffs’ business,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
