Alex Welch: Considering Legal Action Against Demi Lovato
Following Demi Lovato's admission that she's seeking treatment for numerous personal issues, details began to leak out over the incident that prompted this singer to take such a courageous step.
Almost all reports confirm that there was a confrontation at an airport in Peru between Lovato and a backup dancer on tour with her and The Jonas Brothers, with some sources claiming Demi blamed this girl for ratting her and others out for partying the night before.
Now, TMZ has identified the victim of Demi's anger as Alex Welch, a member of Beat Freaks, which actually earned the runner-up title on season 3 of America's Best Dance Crew. She also appeared in Justin Bieber's "Somebody to Love" video.
Witnesses say Welch had a black eye from a punch thrown by Demi, and that Lovato felt "awful" after it all went down. She apologized, left the tour and, of course, is now entering rehab.
But TMZ also quotes an insider who says this might not be enough for Welch. She's reportedly having discussions with lawyers and is considering legal action. Let's hope she doesn't go through with it, as Lovato made a major mistake and appears to be taking the steps necessary to rectify it.
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May 17th, 2011 12:26 AM
Personally, first of all, I don't care about Demi, I am not a fan, I think her show stunk. I don't care if she means something to someone important; however, for people that makes a big deal out of a cat fight becuz she got a boo boo out of it, they're connviving Bs who wants a lot of attention. Secondly, you're gonna compare Demi's punch to a murder?? Are YOU serious??? Get real now. Can you say "DRAMA QUEEN"? It was a cat fight! it happens all the time! Welch is looking for "Aww, you poor thing." comments. I don't buy that, I think she had the punch coming. Welch wants to be famous and hoping to gain publicity for the wrong reasons. Personally, I do not respect that what-so-ever. I can probably tell you that that even police officers will probably convict only because it's their job, but they will say it is heartless, connviving, and unnecessary because they could be handling something more serious than a dumb punch that was just probably all LUCK to begin with, instead they ha
January 21st, 2011 11:33 PM
"Saying that Demi does not deserve to be sued for assault and battery is a terrible abuse of the US legal system."
But it's ok for Alex to play the extortion card? That's basically what she is doing. Or did. Trying to garner a pay day and plastic surgery out of a black eye is equivalent to an unconstitutional amount of money. My sympathy for Alex ends at an apology and just compensation. Not being taken advantage of. Being held accountable does not mean you have to be robbed of an unconstitutional amount of funds.
And if you want to play the legal defense, it's more of a mockery to waste the courts time with frivilous lawsuits and extortion tactics than anything else. Like it or not Demi has rights too. And infringing on those rights is just as wrong as anything else. You can't DO wrong for what you feel is the right reason. Alex is owed just compensation and an apology. Not what she THINKS she is owed.
December 14th, 2010 10:49 AM
“Since most of you seem to be teenagers and don't know anything about law, Alex Welch can be tried in a US court. Demi is a Texas resident and Alex can file a suit there because anything Demi does can be tried in the state.”
Not if it didn't happen IN the US. This happened on a private aircraft not charted by the US government overseas in Bogota. Demi can not be charged for a crime IN the US when something happened overseas. At least not Criminal charges. Civil suit is another matter. But none the less Alex has to PROVE that she is owed these monies. By law Alex is entitled to punitive damages. She's gonna have a hard time proving that.
“Or in LA where they probably signed contracts to go on tour in the first place. Saying that Demi does not deserve to be sued for assault and battery is a terrible abuse of the US legal system.”
I'm gonna have to agree with you there. Alex is entitled to sue since she was punched by Demi. But it's kind of petty to sue over a Black eye.
December 5th, 2010 7:05 PM
Since most of you seem to be teenagers and don't know anything about law, Alex Welch can be tried in a US court. Demi is a Texas resident and Alex can file a suit there because anything Demi does can be tried in the state. Or in LA where they probably signed contracts to go on tour in the first place. Saying that Demi does not deserve to be sued for assault and battery is a terrible abuse of the US legal system. It is like saying that because she is a celebrity, she should not be held responsible for her actions. What if she had killed someone? Would it be okay for her to walk away just because she felt sorry for it? And you wouldn't be defending Demi if you were the one she punched in the face.
December 4th, 2010 10:44 AM
Oh wow. This is pathetic. It's a small bruise that can heal in a matter of time, and sueing Demi would be outrageously stupid. Demi apologized, considering it was a mistake. So, I am thinking half of this report is made up. If Demi apologized and immediatley headed off to get help, then personally I think Alex has no right to sue her. Alex shouldn't have told that Demi was partying with a few friends (stop saying it's the Jonas Brothers! you don't know that so please stop saying it is!) because it isn't her business. If it was, she would have been there with them. Therefore, Alex should get over this. Demi, I love her & I'm praying for her everyday. Plus if Demi apologized & regretted it, maybe Alex should be more aware that it WAS a mistake & that Demi IS getting help at the time. Alex has no right to sue her after Demi apologized.
As for bringing CB into this, comparing this matter to that matter is stupid. Demi left one bruise, while CB most likely left several. If it's
November 30th, 2010 10:20 AM
To everyone who's bashing Demi. First of all I don't like violence, so yeah what Demi did was stupid. The thing that bugs me though is how the heck people can judge others when they don't even know them or the real story. I'm in the singing industry as well. I get so tired of all the faking people does to get close to you or all the darn gossip people spread about famous people. Please take a second and think about how it would feel like if you were in their place.
November 29th, 2010 11:52 PM
The simple fact of the matter is this incident happened in another country, where US courts have NO jurisdiction. There isn't a damn thing she can legally do unless they were to try to extradite Demi back to the country where it happened and try the case there (Yeah... like THAT'S going to happen!). I'll put it in plain English: The girl can't do s**t. She can't sue for damages in a US court. Period. She's just going to have to suck it up, and maybe she'll get some "pity" fame out of the deal. That's about it.
November 26th, 2010 5:56 PM
she is wrong and ready (alex welch) love you demi ....=)... and if she comes to justice they will loose ALEX WELCH fuck
November 22nd, 2010 1:39 PM
Fuck Alex Welch!!!!! Who the fuck told her to mess with Demi in the 1st place??? At least Demi had the courtesy to apologize to her instead of just walking away and leaving things as they were. If she files a lawsuit against Demi, that'll just make Demi's already recuperation status go down the toilet again; and it will all be Alex Welch's fault just because she wants to appear like the helpless victim who did "nothing" to cause the problem. Yes you did bitch! you're so pussy that you're thinking about doing this! you suck!... and as for Demi, I'm rooting for her all the way and hope she gets better :) love you Demi!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YOU'RE THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!! Fuck The Haters!!!!!!!!!!
November 18th, 2010 12:00 PM
She punched a girl. Oops. But legal actions? Really? Is 15 minutes of fame worth all the time and effort getting a lawsuit together.... especially against a DISNEY star? You know, DISNEY a.k.a THE global corporation currently trying to get a supreme court ruling to overturn the length of a copyright? Good luck. She's already in rehab. Aside from maybe a hefty fine, she'll get a slap on the wrist. Alex Welch will just become another stepping stone to Lovato's infamous image. Doesn't seem worth it to me.