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Leaked audio reportedly links digital fixer to smear campaign against billionaire's fiancée

Recordings show plans to target Jessica Serfaty after abuse allegations, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Updated Sep 28, 2026 · 22:17 UTC1 reports

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Leaked audio memos from August 2024 appear to capture digital fixer Jed Wallace detailing an online smear campaign to billionaire client Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The planned campaign targeted Del Vecchio's then-fiancée Jessica Serfaty shortly after she made, then retracted, abuse allegations against him.[The Hollywood Reporter]
A smear website targeting Serfaty was published in August 2024 and subsequently taken down.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Italian prosecutors are separately investigating Del Vecchio over alleged unauthorized background checks; Del Vecchio denies wrongdoing, and representatives did not respond to requests for comment.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Leaked audio recordings show digital fixer Jed Wallace discussing an online campaign targeting billionaire Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio's then-fiancée Jessica Serfaty.[The Hollywood Reporter]
The recordings appear to date to August 2024, one month after Serfaty publicly accused Del Vecchio of abuse before quickly retracting the allegation.[The Hollywood Reporter]
A smear website targeting Serfaty went live on August 15, 2024, and has since been removed.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Italian prosecutors are pursuing Del Vecchio regarding unauthorized background checks through private firm Equalize.[The Hollywood Reporter]
Wallace, PR executive Melissa Nathan, and Del Vecchio did not respond to requests for comment.[The Hollywood Reporter]

Del Vecchio denies wrongdoing in the Italian investigation, stating he was unaware of any unlawful methods used by Equalize.[The Hollywood Reporter]

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