5 Buss Siblings Take Legal Action Against Jeanie amid Pending Lakers Sale, Release Statement

The Los Angeles Lakers' ownership dispute between Jeanie Buss and her five siblings continued on Wednesday.

Jimmy, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss filed their legal opposition to Jeanie Buss' attempt to remove Janie and Joey Buss as trustees and prevent the family trust from selling its 17.8 percent share in the Lakers to the incoming ownership group headed by Joshua Kushner and Bob Iger.

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"Jimmy, Johnny, Janie, Joey and Jesse Buss, the five of six siblings who voted to sell the Trust's shares in the Lakers, today filed their formal opposition, demonstrating that Jeanie Buss's petition is legally and factually baseless. While discussions among the siblings continue, their focus remains on facilitating the proposed transaction and the Trust's participation in it, while ensuring that all beneficiaries, including Jeanie, are treated equally. Today's filing is a necessary step to protect those interests and ensure the transaction proceeds on schedule."

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