MASSACHUSETTS, USA | NOVEMBER 9, 2026
Jordon Hudson, the former girlfriend of legendary American football coach Bill Belichick, has filed a lawsuit against two Massachusetts homeowners over the circulation of a viral security-camera video showing Belichick shirtless outside their rental property in 2023. The legal action comes just days after reports emerged that Hudson and the 74-year-old coach had ended their romantic relationship.
Hudson filed the lawsuit on Friday, November 6, in Suffolk Superior Court, accusing Airbnb property owners Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan of violating her privacy and breaching contractual obligations by allegedly sharing private surveillance footage recorded during her stay at their Winthrop, Massachusetts, residence.
The controversy centres on a Ring security-camera recording showing Belichick walking outside the property without a shirt during a four-night visit in June 2023. The footage eventually circulated on social media, attracting widespread attention and generating speculation about the relationship between the former New England Patriots coach and Hudson.
According to the lawsuit, Hudson had deliberately kept her relationship with Belichick away from public attention at the time and was concerned about protecting their privacy.
HOW THE CONTROVERSIAL VIDEO SURFACED
According to allegations contained in the complaint, the incident began on the final evening of Hudson and Belichick’s stay at the property.
McDevitt reportedly sent Hudson a message concerning parking arrangements, attaching a Ring camera recording showing Belichick moving in and out of the residence without a shirt.
The message allegedly suggested that the property owner recognised the man in the footage, prompting an uncomfortable exchange between the two women.
Hudson subsequently requested confirmation that the recording would be deleted after their departure, emphasising the importance of their privacy.
According to the lawsuit, McDevitt eventually responded that the video would be removed from the Ring system but warned that recordings could never be completely erased.
Hudson claimed she left the property believing the footage and other private information concerning her visit would not be disclosed to third parties.
However, approximately five months later, the video surfaced online and rapidly became a viral topic across social media and entertainment platforms.
The recording subsequently attracted widespread media attention, with the controversy becoming even more prominent after former New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady referenced it during his 2024 Netflix roast of Belichick.
HUDSON ALLEGES PRIVACY VIOLATIONS AND PUBLIC HUMILIATION


In her legal complaint, Hudson argues that the alleged disclosure of the footage exposed a relationship she and Belichick had intentionally kept private, triggering years of unwanted publicity, speculation and public ridicule.
The lawsuit states that the circulation of the recording contributed to numerous sensationalised reports about Hudson, which she claims caused significant personal and reputational damage.
The complaint describes the consequences of the leak as follows:
“As a result of this leak, numerous false tabloid-like and click-bait stories have, and continue to, be published about her, which have held her up to intense ridicule and derision and caused immense damage.”
Hudson further alleges that McDevitt initially denied distributing the footage but subsequently acknowledged sending it to several people who were attempting to establish whether the shirtless individual was actually Belichick.
According to the lawsuit, McDevitt made the admission during an exchange with Hudson in May 2025, explaining that the recording had been shared with a few individuals for identification purposes.
Although the property owner reportedly maintained that she had not personally released the video publicly, Hudson argues that distributing the footage to third parties contributed to the circumstances surrounding its eventual circulation.
PODCAST APPEARANCE AND FRESH PRIVACY CONCERNS
The lawsuit also addresses a subsequent investigation by sports journalist Pablo Torre, whose podcast, Pablo Torre Finds Out, examined the origins of the controversial recording.
Hudson alleges that McDevitt and Nolan participated in the investigation and disclosed additional personal information about her and Belichick.
The development reportedly intensified her concerns that the property owners possessed additional footage or private information that could potentially become public.
Hudson allegedly confronted McDevitt after discovering that additional footage had been provided to a journalist.
The lawsuit further claims that Hudson reported the property owners to Airbnb over the alleged privacy violations, following which the platform removed their property listing for violating its privacy policies.
Hudson also alleges that McDevitt subsequently sent her hostile messages expressing frustration over the removal of the property from Airbnb.
One of the alleged messages stated: “Now that you destroyed our livelihood, we are weighing our options about whom we will talk to and what we will discuss with them.”
Hudson interpreted the exchanges as further indications that additional private information about her could potentially be disclosed.
McDevitt declined to comment when contacted about the lawsuit, while the defendants had not formally responded to the allegations at the time of reporting.
WHAT HUDSON WANTS FROM THE COURT
Through the lawsuit, Hudson is seeking financial compensation for the alleged invasion of privacy and breach of contract, alongside reimbursement for legal expenses.
She is also requesting a court order preventing McDevitt and Nolan from disclosing or distributing additional personal and private information concerning her to third parties.
Importantly, Belichick is not listed as a plaintiff in the case, meaning the legal action is being pursued directly by Hudson rather than jointly by the former couple.
The allegations have not yet been established in court, and the defendants will have an opportunity to respond through the legal process.
BREAKUP REPORTS ADD ANOTHER DIMENSION TO THE CONTROVERSY
The lawsuit arrives at a particularly sensitive moment in Hudson and Belichick’s relationship, following recent reports that the pair quietly ended their romantic involvement in late 2025.
Despite the reported separation, the two have continued to maintain a connection through business interests and public appearances, creating uncertainty about the current nature of their relationship.
Belichick, who previously enjoyed one of the most successful coaching careers in American football history, has also faced increased public attention over his personal life since his relationship with Hudson became widely known.
The former New England Patriots coach, who now leads the University of North Carolina football programme, has generally preferred to keep questions about his private affairs away from public discussions.
When questioned about reports concerning his relationship during a November 2 press conference, Belichick reportedly challenged the journalist, asking whether they worked for a tabloid before reiterating his preference for privacy.
A LEGAL BATTLE THAT COULD REOPEN OLD CONTROVERSIES
Beyond the immediate dispute over the viral recording, Hudson’s lawsuit raises broader questions about privacy expectations in short-term rental properties, the responsibilities of homeowners operating surveillance systems and the potential consequences of distributing security-camera footage without the consent of those recorded.
The case also highlights the complicated relationship between celebrity culture, social media exposure and the legal protection of personal information.
For Hudson, the central argument is that the alleged disclosure transformed a private visit into a prolonged public controversy, exposing her personal relationship to widespread scrutiny without her authorisation.
For the defendants, the allegations remain unresolved, and the legal proceedings will ultimately determine whether their actions violated applicable privacy and contractual obligations.
With the lawsuit now filed, the controversy surrounding Belichick’s infamous shirtless video has entered a new phase, potentially bringing renewed attention to an incident that first captured public interest in 2023.
What initially appeared to be an unusual celebrity-related viral moment has developed into a significant legal dispute involving privacy rights, reputational damage and the responsibilities of property owners in an increasingly surveillance-driven society.