Kevin Giguere Faces Witness Tampering Allegations in Jeunesse Lawsuit
On June 25, 2025, Jeunesse co-founder Ogale Erandal Ray (aka Randy Ray) filed a “show cause” motion in Seminole County, Florida, accusing Kevin Giguere, Jeunesse’s Chairman, of witness tampering through a murder threat against Jason Borne. The motion stems from a lawsuit filed by Ray in October 2024, alleging Giguere led a “Kingpin Defendants” syndicate that defrauded him of tens of millions via fraudulent Jeunesse payments. Ray claims Giguere orchestrated a scheme involving shell companies, including Borne’s Allebas AES LLC, to siphon funds.
Jason Borne’s Cooperation and Giguere’s Alleged Response
Ray voluntarily dismissed Jason Borne and Allebas AES LLC as defendants on June 20, 2025, after Borne provided “corroborating evidence,” including payment records, communications, and a damaging video allegedly sent by Giguere post-lawsuit. The video’s contents remain undisclosed pending admissibility rulings. Between June 20 and June 23, 2025, Giguere allegedly called Borne 19 times, culminating in a June 23 call where he threatened that providing the video to Ray “would be the sort of thing that would make people murder” Borne, per Borne’s sworn declaration. Borne, on vacation with family, reported the murder threat to his attorney, who demanded Giguere cease his “unlawful” actions.
Legal and Crypto Market Context
Ray’s motion argues Giguere’s actions constitute a third-degree felony under Florida law for using intimidation to withhold evidence in a noncriminal proceeding, potentially deterring other witnesses. The court has yet to rule, and no response from Giguere has been filed. This case echoes a 2014 dispute where Giguere was accused of forging Matthew Nestler’s signature to secure a $90,000 Jeunesse settlement, followed by Nestler’s claims of harassing communications. While unrelated to crypto, Jeunesse’s pivot to blockchain-based products under Velovita’s October 2024 ownership ties this to broader crypto market scrutiny. Investors should monitor Jeunesse’s regulatory risks via behindmlm.com or posts on X.
Risks and Future Outlook
Giguere’s alleged witness tampering could escalate legal consequences, with Florida’s third-degree felony carrying up to 7 years in prison, per Florida Statutes. The crypto market may see indirect effects if Jeunesse’s blockchain ventures falter amid legal turmoil, potentially impacting investor confidence in MLM-linked tokens. Historical Jeunesse controversies, like the 2016 RICO lawsuit alleging a pyramid scheme, suggest ongoing governance issues. The lack of public video details and Giguere’s response limits clarity, but a court ruling could set a precedent for MLM accountability. Investors should track updates via behindmlm.com or local court filings.