Hunter Biden’s ‘sugar brother’ moves to drop lawsuit against conservative group founder over alleged doxing, harassment
The former first son’s ally, Kevin Morris, known in some circles as Hunter Biden’s “sugar brother,” has decided to withdraw the lawsuit he filed against Garrett Ziegler, the founder of the conservative research group Marco Polo, over alleged doxing and harassment.
Morris, a well‑connected Hollywood broker who helped finance Hunter’s legal expenses and other projects, sued Ziegler after Ziegler allegedly posed as Democratic fundraiser Jon Cooper in a text exchange to extract information about Hunter. Ziegler has denied any such impersonation.
Ziegler’s attorney, Jennifer Holliday, contested the move to file a dismissal that would let the case rest. “Over two and a half years into a meritless lawsuit, and without producing any evidence of the telephone number of the alleged impersonator … Plaintiff seeks voluntary dismissal without prejudice, in complete disregard of the terms of the Remittitur and of Defendants’ rights,” Holliday wrote in court filings. “This is objectively improper.”
Morris’s legal team sent a dismissal request last Tuesday, and Holliday filed a response the same day. Ziegler’s side also demanded that Morris pay $364,814 in legal fees as a condition for dismissal. “Plaintiff, an experienced and well‑resourced entertainment attorney, initiated litigation against out‑of‑state defendants for engaging in constitutionally protected speech,” Holliday emphasized. “Defendants were therefore required to retain specialized counsel and undertake extensive factual and legal analysis to vindicate their First Amendment rights, resulting in the fees incurred.”
It’s not clear why Morris is choosing to drop the suit at this point. The New York Post reached out to his counsel for an explanation. The timing is notable given that in March, Hunter won the dismissal of his own lawsuit against Ziegler—who had once worked as an aide to trade adviser Peter Navarro during the first Trump administration—after a judge ruled that Hunter could not refile the case concerning alleged laptop hacking.
In court documents, Morris alleged that Ziegler provocatively convinced him to share key details about Hunter’s laptop while masquerading as Cooper. After receiving the information, the alleged impersonator purportedly texted Morris on May 29, 2022, “an image of a cartoon purple squid perched atop planet Earth, circled by the words ‘Marco Polo’ and ‘NOTHING IS BEYOND OUR REACH.’”
Morris then demanded that Ziegler cease and desist, threatening “aggressive legal action.” He reportedly warned, “You’re going to prison and we’re going to get all of the money your family has and you will work for us for the rest of your life.” He later added, “You’ll come to my house every day and wash my car. We will follow you to the ends of the earth.”
Morris had concluded that the individual he spoke with was Ziegler. Holliday noted that no concrete evidence—such as a phone number or records—has proven this claim. “In his Complaint, Morris alleges, without ever producing the telephone number or any phone records or other reliable evidence, that this ‘impersonator’ was Defendant Garrett Ziegler, who has offered an unrebutted sworn statement that he did not message Morris,” Holliday wrote.
Morris’s lawsuit has faced significant opposition. In the summer, the California Court of Appeals dismissed his assertions that the state’s criminal doxing statute was violated, and rejected his civil harassment claims, though it allowed his impersonation claim to proceed.
The legal veteran first represented “South Park” creators Trey Parker and Matt Stone before building a clientele that includes Matthew McConaughey, Scarlett Johansson, and Will Ferrell.
He met Hunter at a fundraiser for former President Biden in November 2019, and the two later formed a deep bond, especially after Morris’s own struggles with alcohol addiction. From that point, Morris lent Hunter millions in loans and advances—covering legal fees, overdue taxes, car payments, art purchases, and more—and witnessed Hunter’s alleged gun‑violations trial last year.
A hearing on whether the Morris v. Ziegler suit can be dismissed may take place as early as January 29, 2026.
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