RFK Jr. Affair Sparks Court Drama as Olivia Nuzzi Accuses Ex of Blackmail and Harassment

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has found himself embroiled in a sensational legal dispute following an alleged clandestine affair with Olivia Nuzzi, a prominent journalist for New York Magazine. In a stunning turn of events, Nuzzi has leveled serious accusations against her ex-fiancé, Ryan Lizza, a political correspondent with Politico, claiming he engaged in harassment and blackmail after their split.

In a legal filing, Nuzzi, 31, asserts that Lizza issued explicit threats to expose sensitive personal details about her with the intent to destroy her professional life and reputation—a threat he allegedly acted upon. Sources indicate that Nuzzi faced suspension from her position at New York Magazine after details of her connection with Kennedy, 70, surfaced.

Her relationship with Kennedy allegedly began while she was reporting on his 2024 presidential campaign, which raised substantial ethical concerns. A spokesperson for Kennedy, who has been married to actress Cheryl Hines since 2014, has vehemently denied the affair, stating that he and Nuzzi have only met once for an interview that resulted in a critical piece about him.

As part of the ongoing drama, Nuzzi disclosed in court that Lizza had informed her employers about “the matter,” although she refrained from naming Kennedy in her lawsuit. She claims that following their breakup, Lizza embarked on a campaign of harassment, attempting to push her back into their relationship. He allegedly breached her privacy by accessing her personal devices and leaking information that she describes as manipulated.

In court proceedings, Nuzzi also accused Lizza of threatening her with violence to enforce financial obligations related to a shared book contract. The judge in Washington, D.C., granted her a temporary no-contact order against Lizza, ordering him to maintain distance from both her and her workplace.

The complexities of this love triangle include claims that the pair participated in intimate FaceTime conversations and exchanged affectionate texts. Lizza has publicly dismissed Nuzzi’s accusations as untrue, expressing disappointment that she would resort to such measures to deflect from her challenges. He affirmed his commitment to fiercely defend against her claims.

It has been reported that RFK Jr. made advances toward Nuzzi during a hiking trip in Los Angeles in October 2023, allegedly under the guise of discussing her article about him. As this tumultuous saga unfolds, the political implications and personal fallout continue to capture the public’s attention.