Exclusive | Billionaire’s dream wedding in tatters as judge makes bombshell ruling on Penthouse Pet: ‘Nightmare’
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Billionaire’s dream wedding in tatters as judge makes bombshell ruling on Penthouse Pet: ‘Nightmare’ The wedding between billionaire Stephen Cloobeck and the Penthouse Pet accused of shaking down rich old men for money took a dramatic turn when she pleaded…
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What happened
Billionaire’s dream wedding in tatters as judge makes bombshell ruling on Penthouse Pet: ‘Nightmare’ The wedding between billionaire Stephen Cloobeck and the Penthouse Pet accused of shaking down rich old men for money took a dramatic turn when she pleaded…
Why it matters
Adva Lavie stood in front of Judge Diego Edber as he explained the rules of her electronic monitoring, including not being able to leave California without permission and stripping away her passport.
Common ground
Their ceremony is set to take place on June 18 near the Western Wall in Jerusalem, Cloobeck told The Post via a text message.
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Follow-up questions
- What concrete event or decision sits underneath the headline: Exclusive?
- What evidence would most clearly confirm or weaken the claim that Adva Lavie’s legal team includes attorney Jeremy Lessim, who previously represented Suge Knight during his 2016 murder trial?
- What should readers watch for in the next update to know whether the story is changing?
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Read the original article: https://nypost.com/2026/04/06/us-news/stephen-cloobeck-and-penthouse-pet-adva-la…
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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 12 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.
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Claim 1: “Adva Lavie’s legal team includes attorney Jeremy Lessim, who previously represented Suge Knight during his 2016 murder trial.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Jeremy Lessim's involvement in Adva Lavie's legal team.
Claim 2: “Adva Lavie pleaded not guilty to six felony charges, including two counts of grand theft, two counts of burglary, and two counts of unauthorized use of personal identifying information.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Adva Lavie's plea or specific charges.
Claim 3: “The wedding between billionaire Stephen Cloobeck and Adva Lavie is set to take place on June 18 near the Western Wall in Jerusalem.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming the wedding date or location.
Claim 4: “Adva Lavie’s legal team is being funded by Stephen Cloobeck.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Stephen Cloobeck's funding of Adva Lavie's legal team.
Claim 5: “The courtroom hearing included three separate closed-door discussions between lawyers and the judge.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming closed-door discussions during the hearing.
Claim 6: “The judge ruled that Adva Lavie must remain in a treatment program as part of her monitoring conditions.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
Claim 7: “Adva Lavie’s trial is scheduled to begin on May 18.”
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This claim was extracted as a checkable statement from the article. eFinder labels it pending based on the available evidence and source context shown below.
Claim 8: “Adva Lavie appeared in court wearing a green ALO sweat suit, green handbag, and tennis shoes.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Adva Lavie's courtroom attire.
Claim 9: “Stephen Cloobeck has spent over $1 million on Eric Swalwell’s 2024 California governor’s campaign.”
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Wikipedia mentions Stephen Cloobeck's involvement in the 2026 California gubernatorial election, but no information about a 2024 campaign or $1 million contribution to Eric Swalwell.
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— The 2026 California gubernatorial election will take place on November 3, 2026, to elect the governor of California, with the statewide nonpartisan top-two primary election scheduled for June 2, 2026.…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_California_gubernatorial_…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_California_gubernatorial_…
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— Stephen J. Cloobeck (born October 26, 1961) is an American businessman and the founder, former chairman, and chief executive officer of the timeshare company Diamond Resorts. He was a candidate for go…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Cloobeck
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_Cloobeck
Claim 10: “Judge Diego Edber ordered Adva Lavie to be under electronic monitoring, including not being able to leave California without permission and stripping her passport.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Judge Diego Edber's orders.
Claim 11: “Adva Lavie grabbed at her electronic ankle monitor during the courtroom hearing.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming Adva Lavie's interaction with her ankle monitor.
Claim 12: “Prosecutors allege Adva Lavie used dating apps between 2023 and 2025 to target wealthy older men and younger women in Los Angeles County, including Beverly Hills and WeHo.”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia entries confirming prosecutors' allegations about Adva Lavie's use of dating apps.
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