In a motion filed on December 29, 2025, Jeunesse co-founder Ogale Erandal Ray (known as Randy Ray) accused Kevin Giguere of witness tampering for the second time in their ongoing lawsuit. Ray alleges Giguere instructed his son, Austin Giguere, and daughter-in-law, Dakota Giguere, to evade service of subpoenas, violating court orders against communicating with witnesses about cooperation.
The motion details five failed service attempts on Dakota between October 25 and November 3, 2025, including video evidence of evasion. Service was eventually affected on November 3 by dropping papers in their cart. Depositions on December 4 and 5 revealed Austin relaying Giguere’s instructions to “ignore the process server,” with Giguere expressing upset upon learning of successful service.
This follows Ray’s mid-2025 motion accusing Giguere of threatening a witness with murder, which remains unresolved as of January 2026.
The lawsuit, filed in 2024, stems from Ray’s claims that Giguere and co-conspirators defrauded him of tens of millions through a conspiracy involving Jeunesse operations. Dakota and Austin allegedly received over $1 million each as “straw people” to launder funds.
Giguere’s actions are said to show a “pattern of willful disregard for the judicial process.” Ray seeks to hold Giguere in contempt, strike his defenses, award default judgment, and recover $330 in service costs. Court documents from Orange County Superior Court (Case No. 2024CA001934) confirm the motion’s filing, with no ruling issued as of January 22, 2026.
The case highlights tensions in Jeunesse’s leadership, with prior accusations of fiduciary abuse and manipulation.
The accusations occur amid broader scrutiny of cryptocurrency and MLM sectors, similar to cases like GSB GSPartners’ TSSB settlement talks. While unrelated to crypto, the Jeunesse dispute underscores risks in high-stakes business partnerships. Bitcoin (BTC) ($113,234) and Ethereum (ETH) ($4,070) remain stable, per CoinMarketCap, but such legal dramas could impact investor sentiment in related industries.
Ray’s push for default judgment may accelerate resolution, potentially leading to $50M+ in damages if granted.
If contempt is found, Giguere faces sanctions, including fines or imprisonment. The case’s outcome could influence similar disputes in MLM and direct selling. Investors in Jeunesse-related ventures should monitor Orange County court filings via ocgov.com. With no criminal charges yet, the civil suit remains the primary battleground. Giguere’s alleged pattern of interference poses significant legal risks, potentially leading to broader investigations.
