In what sounds like the plot of a Hollywood drama, Priscilla Presley is taking her former business partners to court in a battle worthy of the big screen. The 79-year-old widow of rock 'n' roll legend Elvis Presley alleges she's been the victim of financial elder abuse, seeking damages to the tune of at least $1 million. The cast of characters includes memorabilia auctioneer Brigitte Kruse, who is painted as the villain in this tale, accused of turning Priscilla into nothing short of a modern-day Cinderella – but instead of scrubbing floors, she was "forced to work" in what's described as "a form of indentured servitude."
According to reports from Rolling Stone, Brigitte Kruse is branded a "con-artist and pathological liar," with accusations flying that she and her co-defendants orchestrated a scheme during some of Priscilla's most vulnerable moments, including the heartbreaking period following her daughter's death. Their alleged master plan? To swindle and manipulate their way into controlling not just a significant portion of Presley's future earnings but also gaining power over her family trusts and bank accounts.
The lawsuit unveils how Kruse allegedly weaseled her way into Presley’s life back in 2021 under the guise of helping sell Elvis memorabilia. Before long, claims suggest that Kruse had convinced Presley that all previous advisors were either dishonest or incompetent, leading to lost millions due to mismanagement. The narrative further details how by gaining her trust, they isolated Presley and took over every aspect of her personal and financial life - even going so far as to have companies formed that left them pocketing 80% of any income generated using Presley’s name, image, and likeness.
In a twist fitting for any thriller, Kruse’s legal team has responded with a cliffhanger by stating they cannot comment on allegations from a lawsuit they claim not to have seen yet. As this saga unfolds, it seems Priscilla Presley is ready for her day in court to reclaim control over her life story and ensure this script has the ending she deserves.
According to reports from Rolling Stone, Brigitte Kruse is branded a "con-artist and pathological liar," with accusations flying that she and her co-defendants orchestrated a scheme during some of Priscilla's most vulnerable moments, including the heartbreaking period following her daughter's death. Their alleged master plan? To swindle and manipulate their way into controlling not just a significant portion of Presley's future earnings but also gaining power over her family trusts and bank accounts.
The lawsuit unveils how Kruse allegedly weaseled her way into Presley’s life back in 2021 under the guise of helping sell Elvis memorabilia. Before long, claims suggest that Kruse had convinced Presley that all previous advisors were either dishonest or incompetent, leading to lost millions due to mismanagement. The narrative further details how by gaining her trust, they isolated Presley and took over every aspect of her personal and financial life - even going so far as to have companies formed that left them pocketing 80% of any income generated using Presley’s name, image, and likeness.
In a twist fitting for any thriller, Kruse’s legal team has responded with a cliffhanger by stating they cannot comment on allegations from a lawsuit they claim not to have seen yet. As this saga unfolds, it seems Priscilla Presley is ready for her day in court to reclaim control over her life story and ensure this script has the ending she deserves.
