The legal drama following Jennifer Williams’ husband, Christian Gold (legally known as Christian Walden), just got a lot more expensive.
According to Georgia court records, a judge has slapped Walden with a $367,625.20 default judgment in a civil RICO case. The ruling came down after Walden completely failed to respond to the lawsuit, leading the court to enter a default and deem all the allegations against him as admitted.
The complaint alleged that Walden engaged in racketeering activity that caused serious financial harm to multiple parties. This isn’t the first time his name has been linked to shady business; media reports note he has been accused in several other civil lawsuits of defrauding individuals through various investment schemes. Some of the alleged victims have reportedly gone as far as contacting the authorities to report being scammed.
While the “Basketball Wives” star has been busy defending her marriage on screen, the court was busy adding up the receipts. The final total of $367,625.20 includes liquidated damages, treble damages (which triples the amount under Georgia’s RICO laws), and both pre- and post-judgment interest. While the court did dismiss the claims for attorneys’ fees and punitive damages without prejudice, the core six-figure debt is now officially on the books.
Walden is no stranger to the system, as his prior convictions and high-profile probation violations have been a major talking point for fans and castmates alike. It is important to note that this specific judgment remains a civil matter and not a criminal prosecution, but with the court officially recognizing the claims as “admitted,” the pressure is definitely on.
Jennifer hasn’t publicly addressed the massive payout yet, but as the legal wins for the plaintiffs pile up, it’s becoming harder to keep the drama away from the “newlywed bliss.
