Mel B's ex-husband Stephen Belafonte files defamation lawsuit against her, claiming she spread false information about him post-divorce. Belafonte sued Brown in a Florida court, claiming she has been intentionally causing him emotional distress and damaging his reputation for years. Brown has relentlessly accused [Belafonte] of crimes such as physical beatings, rape, financial and emotional abuse, sex trafficking, and illegal gun possession.
Belafonte, 49, also claimed that Brown's ongoing abuse has extended to the recent republication of her book Brutally Honest. Brown maliciously and vindictively attacked Mr. Belafonte using her thirty years of fame. Belafonte accused the 'Wannabe' singer of using her celebrity status for personal gain by becoming a spokesperson for abuse victims through her charity work for Women's Aid UK, a charity that fights against domestic violence.
Brown's lies about Mr. Belafonte led to her being appointed to the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire (MBE), a British order of chivalry recognizing contributions to charitable and welfare organizations. "Off-camera, Ms. Brown waged a campaign of abuse, affecting those close to Mr. Belafonte and their child received hate comments, threatening messages due to Brown's statements, endangering their lives.
Belafonte wants $5 million and damages in his lawsuit, and wants Brown to stop talking about him in the future. Belafonte's rep stated that Mel B has damaged his reputation and brand greatly. He has collected evidence to prove that she has been lying about him and others, including false abuse allegations."
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