Doctor's Ex-Wife Accused of Orchestrating Murder-for-Hire Plot: Lawsuit Details

Murder-for-Hire Plot and Lawsuit

• 🎯 Dr. Hamid Mirshojae was fatally shot outside his Los Angeles clinic in August 2024, a year after his divorce from Ahang Kelk.
• ⚖️ Ahang Kelk is accused of orchestrating a murder-for-hire plot, leading to criminal charges and a wrongful death lawsuit filed by Dr. Mirshojae's widow, Gazal Samore.
• 💰 The lawsuit alleges Kelk's motive was driven by avarice and vengeance, demanding money from her ex-husband due to her own financial mismanagement and greed.
• 💔 Kelk was reportedly also motivated by jealousy over Dr. Mirshojae's remarriage to Gazal and their young daughter.

Alleged Co-Conspirators and Previous Attacks

• 👥 Authorities believe Kelk hired four accomplices: Evan Hardman (accused shooter), Ashley Rose Sweding (getaway driver), Sorala Joued (drove Hardman to Texas), and Shawn Randolph (logistical support, ghost gun acquisition).
• ⚠️ This was allegedly not the first attempt; in May 2024, Dr. Mirshojae was attacked by two men with baseball bats, believed to be Hardman and Joued, as part of Kelk's alleged harassment campaign.

Legal Battles and Restraining Orders

• 📜 Court documents reveal a history of alleged harassment, with Dr. Mirshojae accusing Kelk of emptying bank accounts and stealing property.
• 🔪 In 2009, Dr. Mirshojae sought a restraining order against Kelk, citing fear for his life and alleging she threatened him with a knife.
• ⚔️ Kelk also filed a restraining order against Dr. Mirshojae, alleging he threatened to kill her with a hunting knife.

Civil Lawsuit Causes of Action

• 🤯 Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress: The lawsuit claims Kelk's actions were outrageous and intended to cause emotional distress to Gazal and their daughter.
• ⚰️ Wrongful Death: This claim, generally for negligence resulting in death, is included to cover bases, seeking damages for funeral expenses, loss of earnings, companionship, and future support.
• ⏳ Survival Action: This claim seeks damages for pain, suffering, and expenses incurred by Dr. Mirshojae between the time of the shooting and his eventual death.
• 🏦 Violation of Uniform Voidable Transactions Act: This cause of action aims to unwind any transactions where Kelk may be attempting to hide assets from potential civil judgments.

Legal Process and Challenges

• 🚧 The ongoing criminal case impedes civil discovery, as defendants can assert the Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.
• 🤝 Ideally, a resolution in the criminal case, particularly a guilty plea with an allocution, would be advantageous for the civil proceedings.
• 🗓️ The lawsuit was filed on July 21st, with defendants currently being served, and they have 30 days to respond.
• ⚖️ If defendants do not secure legal representation, proceedings for a default judgment may commence.