Winthrop, Mass. – Jordon Hudson, a local resident, filed a civil lawsuit last week in Suffolk Superior Court accusing two Airbnb hosts of invading her privacy and leaking a viral 2023 video that showed a shirtless Bill Belichick on the property.
Allegations and timeline
According to the complaint, Hudson and Belichick were in a private relationship when they booked a summer 2023 stay at a home owned by Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan. During the stay, McDevitt allegedly shared Ring camera footage that captured Belichick without clothing on the premises.
Hudson requested that the video be deleted, and McDevitt confirmed via text that she would remove it. Despite that promise, the video resurfaced on social media in November 2023, spawning a wave of tabloid‑style and click‑bait stories that ridiculed Hudson and caused her “immense damage,” the lawsuit states.
Hosts’ responses
When confronted, McDevitt told Hudson, “I absolutely did not leak this video to Twitter or anyone.” However, court documents reveal that in May 2025 McDevitt admitted she had shared the video with a few individuals.
The complaint also alleges that the property owners disclosed additional private details from Hudson’s stay in a podcast episode with Pablo Torre, further violating her privacy.
Airbnb’s action
Hudson reported the incident to Airbnb. The platform subsequently blocked the hosts’ account after determining that the owners had breached Airbnb’s privacy policy.
Following the account suspension, Hudson says she received hostile messages from the hosts, adding to the emotional distress she has endured.
Legal claims
The lawsuit lists several causes of action, including invasion of privacy, breach of contract, breach of contract as a third‑party beneficiary, and violation of the Massachusetts Consumer Protection Statute. Hudson is seeking monetary damages for the harm she alleges.
Community impact
The case highlights the growing concern among renters and short‑term‑rental hosts about the proper use of surveillance equipment and the responsibilities of platforms like Airbnb to protect guests’ privacy. Local residents and legal experts note that while homeowners have a right to protect their property, sharing footage without consent can expose them to serious civil liability.
As the lawsuit proceeds, both parties await further court rulings. The outcome may set a precedent for how Ring camera footage and other home‑monitoring technologies are handled in short‑term rentals throughout Massachusetts.
Original reporting: NBC 10 WJAR (Sinclair) – local — read the source article.
