“World #1 Inventor” Andre Gray Sues 7News, Love FM Next

Belizean American Andre Gray has filed a defamation lawsuit in the High Court of Belize against veteran journalist Jules Vasquez and Channel 7 Media House, which is operated by Tropical Vision Limited. The claim, lodged on December 23, 2024, alleges that Vasquez published defamatory content about Gray through television broadcasts and social media posts, which were aired nationally and viewed internationally.

According to the claim, the defamatory statements were initially aired between January 13 and 15, 2023, and were later rebroadcast on December 30 and 31, 2023. The lawsuit states that these broadcasts have continued into 2024, allegedly damaging Gray’s reputation on a global scale.

Gray, who is described in the legal documents as an independent computer software developer, author, and inventor, is seeking damages, including aggravated and punitive damages, as well as an injunction to prevent further publication of the alleged defamatory statements. He claims that other media houses followed Channel 7’s lead, further injuring his reputation.

The lawsuit also seeks special damages, legal costs, and any other relief the court deems just. Additionally, Gray is requesting an injunction to prevent Vasquez and Channel 7 from making similar statements in the future.

Gray is being represented by his brother, attorney Ian Gray. We are told that similar legal action will be taken against RSV Limited/Love News.

Brent Tombs escaped legal action after deleting his Facebook post on the matter, apologising and settling out of court.

Gray says he is credited with over 16 globally recognised inventions and has authored more than 10 books.

Gray’s legal team argues that the defamatory statements were made with malice and intended to discredit him. However, the defendant’s attorneys, Godfrey Smith SC, Edgar Lord, and Hector Guerra, argue that there is no evidence to substantiate Gray’s claim. They say that the station presented factual information and raised legitimate questions about Gray’s awards.