A Massachusetts woman has filed a lawsuit against the owners of an Airbnb rental, alleging they leaked a shirtless video of Bill Belichick captured on a doorbell camera, which led to the public disclosure of her private relationship with the former New England Patriots coach.
Jordon Hudson, 25, filed the civil complaint in Suffolk County Superior Court on Friday, accusing Elise McDevitt and Craig Nolan of invasion of privacy, breach of contract, and unfair business practices. The lawsuit centers on a Ring doorbell video recorded during a four-night stay at the Winthrop, Massachusetts, property in June 2023, which McDevitt allegedly shared with Hudson via text before it later surfaced online.
Hudson claims the hosts violated her privacy by disclosing the footage and personal information, resulting in unwanted media attention and public scrutiny of her relationship with Belichick, who was 70 at the time. The complaint states that the leak in November 2023 directly led to the revelation of their romance, which the couple had sought to keep private.
-- Timeline of Events --
The lawsuit details a series of text exchanges between Hudson and McDevitt following the stay. According to court documents, McDevitt initially messaged Hudson about parking violations but included a link to the Ring video showing Belichick shirtless outside the property. The complaint alleges that Hudson requested the video be deleted, and McDevitt agreed, though the footage later resurfaced publicly.
In a May 2025 text, McDevitt allegedly admitted to sharing the video with friends, stating, “We had sent it to a few people initially wondering is this him [Belichick], isn’t it him and I don’t know what happened from there, but we did delete it from the camera.” The complaint asserts that Hudson sought confirmation the video would be deleted but received no assurances.
-- Legal Claims and Allegations --
Hudson’s lawsuit argues that the hosts’ actions caused “significant unwanted publicity and scrutiny”, subjecting her to ridicule and tabloid coverage. The complaint also claims the hosts breached their contract with Airbnb by failing to protect guest privacy. No monetary damages have been specified in the filing.
Neither McDevitt nor Nolan have publicly commented on the lawsuit, and attempts by multiple outlets to reach them for comment have been unsuccessful. Belichick, who is not named in the lawsuit, has not responded to inquiries about the relationship. At a recent press conference, he declined to address questions regarding Hudson.
-- Background of the Relationship --
Hudson and Belichick’s relationship became public in late 2023, shortly after the video’s circulation. Hudson, a former Miss Maine contestant, had previously kept their romance private during their stay at the Airbnb. The two have since reportedly ended their relationship, though they remain close friends and business partners, according to People magazine.
The video of Belichick shirtless outside the rental property gained widespread attention, including coverage in the podcast “Pablo Torre Finds Out.” The incident has now become the focal point of Hudson’s legal action, which seeks to hold the hosts accountable for the alleged privacy violations.
-- Airbnb and Ring’s Stance --
Neither Airbnb nor Ring have been named in the lawsuit, and representatives for both companies declined to comment. The lawsuit does not allege direct involvement by the platforms but focuses on the actions of the property owners.
The case raises broader questions about privacy rights in shared living spaces and the responsibilities of short-term rental hosts to protect guest confidentiality. Legal experts note that the outcome could set a precedent for similar disputes involving surveillance footage and personal data leaks.