NC TikTok star’s cyberstalking trial has been continued. When will it happen?
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- Judge granted continuance, moving Brenay Kennard cyberstalking trial to May 7.
- Akira Montague expects April delivery, sought delay; judge called May 7 "absolutely last."
- Kennard appealed $1.75M verdict in alienation of affection case to N.C. Court of Appeals.
A Durham County judge granted a continuance in a cyberstalking case against N.C. TikTok star Brenay Kennard on Tuesday.
Kennard, who has almost 3 million followers on TikTok, was charged in September with cyberstalking Akira Montague, who lives in Durham, The News & Observer previously reported. A trial is now scheduled for May 7.
Montague told Durham County District Court Judge Dorothy Hairston Mitchell that she expects a baby in April and wanted to avoid the stress of a trial until after she delivers and has time to physically prepare.
Kennard’s defense attorney opposed a continuance, arguing the prosecution had a month to request a continuance. Still, Mitchell granted the request and pushed the trial to May 7, adding that it was the “absolutely last” continuance she would give.
In her complaint, Montague accused Kennard of harassing her on social media and showing up at locations “that do not pertain to her.” Montague also called the police about Kennard violating a restraining order, court records show.
“Kennard constantly mentions my name as well as posts my name and answers questions pertaining to my personal life and pending cases,” Montague wrote.
Alienation of affection lawsuit
Montague successfully sued Kennard for $1.75 million in November for having an affair with her now ex-husband, Timothy Montague, The N&O reported. The verdict culminated an 18-month legal battle.
Kennard appealed the decision to the North Carolina Court of Appeals on Jan. 14, court records show. North Carolina is one of a handful of U.S. states where someone can sue the person with whom their spouse had an affair.
Based in the Pitt County town of Winterville, Kennard creates “get ready with me” videos, cooking and makeup tutorials and food reviews known as mukbangs.
This story was originally published March 3, 2026 at 1:25 PM.
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