Now Jennifer Lopez is probed by Morocco Prime Minister after being hit with lawsuit over 'sexually suggestive' concert
Jennifer Lopez has become the subject of an investigation ordered by the Prime Minister of Morocco.
Moroccan PM Abdelilah Benkirane called for the probe after an educational group sued the singer over her May 29 performance broadcast on public television, according to an article on Monday by TMZ.
Benkirane said the broadcast of the concert on the 2M public network was a 'serious delinquency' that contradicted he country's religious and moral values.
International incident: Jennifer Lopez, shown filming on Monday in New York City, has become the focus of an investigation ordered by the Prime Minister of Morocco
He added that the 'sexually suggestive' broadcast violated the country's audiovisual law.
Lopez, 45, performed during the 10-day Mawazine International Music Festival in Rabat with a reported five-second delay for the broadcast.
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Benkirane said those responsible for the channel 'failed to intervene and stop the broadcast of the disgraceful scenes'.
Lawsuit filed: J-Lo, shown performing on May 29 in Morocco, was sued by an educational group over her performance that was broadcast on public television
He demanded the country's High Authority of Audiovisual Communication 'take legal action against those responsible' for allowing the concert's broadcast.
The education group's lawsuit alleged that Lopez 'disturbed public order and tarnished women's honor and respect'.
Her performance featured skimpy outfits and sexy dances with an emphasis on the singer's of-celebrated bottom.
Investigation ordered: Moroccan Prime Minister Abdelilah Benkirane, shown in September 2014 in New York, ordered a probe into the broadcast
Awards ceremony: The busy singer and actress is shown on Sunday night at the Tony Awards
Both the singer and the concert promoter were named in the lawsuit, which could result in a prison term of up to two years.
The Moroccan lawsuit was not likely to slow down Jennifer, who recently announced an upcoming residency in Las Vegas.
The singer and actress has also begun production for her upcoming NBC cop drama, Shades Of Blue.
Legal woes: Lopez and her concert promoter were named in the lawsuit
Lopez was spotted on Monday filming scenes for the show in New York City.
She stars as Detective Harlee Santos, an otherwise honourable police officer who gets entangled in a 'tight-knit group of dirty cops.'
Expected to air in the winter of 2016, Shades Of Blue does not yet have a release date.
Lopez also can be seen on the big screen on July 17 in Lila And Eve co-starring Viola Davis.
Standard show: In her Mawazine International Music Festival performance, Jennifer's moves and costumes showcased her bottom
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