Winthrop, Mass. – Jordon Hudson, a 25‑year‑old woman who was romantically linked to New England Patriots legend Bill Belichick, filed a civil lawsuit on Friday in a Massachusetts court accusing two Airbnb hosts of invading her privacy. The complaint alleges that hosts Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan recorded a doorbell‑camera video in the summer of 2023 that captured Belichick, then 74, stepping shirtless onto a porch at a rental property. The footage later surfaced on the social platform X in November 2023, leading to widespread media coverage and public speculation about the relationship.
Allegations and legal claims
Hudson’s lawsuit states that she and Belichick were attempting to keep their romance private while staying at the Boston‑area rental. Although Hudson does not appear in the video, the complaint says the hosts leaked the clip and personal details that identified her as the coach’s paramour. The filing describes the alleged violations as “egregious,” noting that they resulted in significant unwanted publicity, ridicule, and scrutiny.
Attorney Howard Cooper, representing Hudson, wrote in the complaint that the hosts’ actions have caused “significant unwanted publicity and scrutiny of Ms. Hudson and her relationship with Mr. Belichick.” The complaint also claims the hosts failed to delete the video, despite Hudson’s repeated requests, and that they suggested the footage might never be fully erased.
Host communications
According to the lawsuit, McDevitt initially texted Hudson the video with a warning not to park in front of a neighbor’s house. Subsequent messages from McDevitt joked about football and hinted that the video’s subject was obvious. Hudson repeatedly asked McDevitt to delete the clip; McDevitt later replied that she would “trash the footage” but warned that “videos are never totally deleted.”
After the clip went public on X, McDevitt denied posting it, but later admitted she had sent the video to a few people, stating she never intended it to become widely distributed. Nolan, the co‑host, has not been quoted in the complaint, and no attorney is listed for either host in the court record.
Airbnb’s response
The complaint notes that Airbnb was contacted for comment, but the company was not named as a defendant. It reports that Airbnb removed McDevitt and Nolan from its platform after Hudson reported the incident.
Belichick’s stance
Bill Belichick, who is also the head coach at the University of North Carolina, was not named as a defendant. A spokesperson for the UNC football team was reached for comment, but no response was provided. At a recent news conference, Belichick declined to answer questions about the status of his relationship with Hudson.
Legal context
The lawsuit centers on claims of invasion of privacy and the unlawful dissemination of personal information. Massachusetts law provides individuals the right to seek damages when their private affairs are disclosed without consent, especially when the disclosure leads to public ridicule or harassment.
Hudson’s legal team is seeking unspecified damages and an injunction to prevent further distribution of the video. The case highlights ongoing concerns about privacy in the age of ubiquitous home‑security cameras and short‑form video sharing.
What’s next?
The court has not yet set a hearing date. Both hosts have been served with the complaint, and further proceedings will determine whether the alleged privacy violations merit monetary compensation and injunctive relief.
Original reporting: NBC6 Miami — read the source article.
