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The Digest:

May Yul Edochie, the estranged wife of Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has taken legal action against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye. The lawsuit, demanding a staggering ₦1 billion in damages, stems from allegations of cyberbullying, defamation, and cyberstalking.

Key Points:
  • May Edochie initiated legal proceedings against her former lawyer, Emeka Ugwuonye.
  • The lawsuit was filed through her legal team, Graylaw Partners.
  • She accuses Ugwuonye of repeatedly publishing "damaging posts" on social media.
  • The allegations include cyberbullying, defamation, cyberstalking, ridicule, harassment, and malicious attacks.
  • According to the cease-and-desist notice, these posts endangered her safety and incited third parties to cause her "severe and irreparable harm."
  • May's demands include an immediate halt to all defamatory publications, a full retraction of previous posts, and a public apology from Ugwuonye.
  • She is seeking ₦1 billion in damages as compensation for the alleged harm.
The legal action taken by May Edochie highlights the serious repercussions of online behavior, especially when it involves public figures. The lawsuit is a clear statement that she will not tolerate what she considers to be a "calculated assault" on her reputation and safety.

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