Not everyone is rallying behind Diana Jenkins following her $100k donation to the victims of the 2018 Lion Air plane crash.

The lawyer suing Tom Girardi and Erika Jayne, on behalf of the families who lost loved ones in the 2018 Lion Air 610 plane crash, thinks Diana’s recent press release about her donation was completely inappropriate.

Jay Edelson tells Page Six that while the donation was “well-intended,” the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills newbie should have done the research before announcing the donation and soliciting further donations from Bravo fans via a press release.

“While Ms. Jenkins may be well-intentioned, we do not believe that issuing a press release and soliciting donations from the public without having done the necessary legwork is an appropriate way to proceed,” Edelson explains. “That being said, we hope that this is not a publicity stunt and will reserve judgment until we hear directly from her.”

Back in August, Edelson’s law firm delivered $2 million to give families that were allegedly scammed out of settlement money by Tom and his Girardi & Keese law firm.

“As we previously announced, we have compensated the victims and are involved in ongoing litigation with those we believe were involved in the Girardi Ponzi scheme to both recoup our money and hopefully get additional damages for the Lion Air clients,” Edelson notes. “To the extent there are legitimate efforts made to provide donations [by Jenkins], 100% percent will go directly to the victims.”

Edelson adds that Diana has not reached out to his Chicago-based law firm for help in locating any of the Lion Air plane crash victims. The class action lawyer represented five families that were victims of Tom’s alleged crimes, but there were 184 total victims in the Lion Air plane crash.

“Ms. Jenkins never reached out to our firm and, other than what we have seen in the press, we know nothing about her claimed plans to donate money to the victims of this horrible tragedy,” Edelson said.

A rep for the Bravo star tells Page Six that Diana made her donation because she “feels badly for the families of all 189 people who lost their lives and is taking action to provide support to them.”

“This has nothing to do with any past or ongoing litigation. It is simply a way for Ms. Jenkins, Sunela Foundation, and its nonprofit partner GVNG to support the victims’ families,” the rep continues, noting that Diana is simply raising funds out of “genuine compassion for the victims.”

As for Diana contacting Edelson to locate victims of the Lion Air plane crash, her rep says no decision has been made to date. Instead, they are working with the established digital nonprofit GVNG.

“All funds raised for the victims of Flight 610 will be collected, safeguarded, and dispersed by GVNG to immediate family members of the 189 people who lost their lives,” the rep adds. “Details about how family members can apply for this support from GVNG will be released in the coming months.”

The Sunela Foundation has raised a total of $100,153.87 as of Wednesday.

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Diana Jenkins is giving Bravo insight into her $100k donation to the victims of the 2018 Lion Air plane crash.

On Tuesday, the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star shared more details about her surprising donation via Instagram.

“Hearing about ALL the people who lost their lives on Lion Air Flight 610 weighed heavily on my heart during the filming of RHOBH and caused me to want to do something to support the families of the 189 victims,” Diana shared.

“This has nothing to do with any past or ongoing litigation. It is simply a way for me, Sunela Foundation, and our nonprofit partner GVNG to support the victims’ families. All funds raised will be collected, safeguarded, and dispersed by GVNG to immediate family members of those who died,” she continued.

Diana then explained how the family members of victims can receive money from her foundation.

“Details about how family members can apply for this support from GVNG will be released in the coming months. Learn more about the Lion Air Flight 610 Victims’ Project at SunelaFoundation.org,” she concluded.

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As we previously reported, last week, the Bravo newbie vowed to donate $100k to the victims of the 2018 Lion Air plane crash after claiming she was “not aware” of the incident until she joined RHOBH and it “became a topic of conversation.”

Diana’s surprising donation is reportedly a dig at the RHOBH cast and hasn’t affected her friendship with Erika Jayne.

Erika’s estranged husband, Tom Girardi, was one of the lawyers representing the family members of the Lion Air crash victims. He allegedly embezzled millions of settlement funds intended for the families of the victims.

“This isn’t a dig at Erika,” a source close to the RHOBH newbie previously told Page Six. “It’s actually meant to send a message to the cast members who have expressed support for Tom’s alleged victims but never seem to do anything to help them.”

“Diana now wonders, ‘Well, if you feel so bad for the victims, what are you doing to help?’” the source added. “If anybody’s speculating that this donation affects Diana’s friendship with Erika. It doesn’t.”

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Kyle Richards is just as confused as Bravo fans when it comes to Erika Jayne’s inability to acknowledge the alleged victims of her estranged husband, Tom Girardi.

During last week’s episode of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, Erika went off the rails when Crystal Minkoff and Garcelle Beauvais questioned why she isn’t doing everything to make sure Tom’s victims get every penny they deserve.

Erika made it clear that she’s not sure there are any actual victims and questioned that it’s still unclear if they were or weren’t paid. The Pretty Mess singer made it clear that she’s intent on letting the legal process play out.

“I just don’t understand not being able to say, ‘Yes, there are victims. I feel terrible about the victims. They should all be paid and taken care of. I haven’t personally done anything, but I acknowledge that these victims exist. That’s the part that I struggle with, not understanding why she can’t say that,” Kyle admitted on the RHOBH: After Show.

Kyle noted that Erika “was not in the place to have a calm conversation” because she was drinking and on medication, which is why she became so “aggressive.” 

“She feels like she’s in the fight of her life, and she doesn’t like to feel like these women that she spends all this time with are not backing her. But it’s just hard sometimes. It’s very hard because it’s all very confusing, and as much as we want to, there are just certain things you’re like, ‘This just doesn’t make any sense,’” Kyle explained.

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It’s no secret that fans are begging Bravo for a casting shakeup on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

While the network has been tight-lipped about any casting changes for RHOBH, OG Housewife Kyle Richards is reportedly working behind the scenes to recruit some new blood to the franchise.

Life & Style reports that Kyle is trying to get her pa Melanie Griffith to join the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills.

The longtime reality star recently helped Melanie celebrate her 65th birthday at the San Vicente Bungalows in West Hollywood.

During the celebration, Kyle suggested Melanie tackle a new 9 to 5 by becoming a Beverly Hills Housewife.

“Everyone thought it was a joke, but Kyle was being dead serious,” reveals a source. “Melanie is Hollywood royalty, so she’s got tons of great stories. Plus, Kyle hinted that Andy Cohen would love for it to happen, too.” 

The source adds: “The idea of starring on a reality TV show both fascinates and frightens Melanie.” 

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