Holly Madison Calls Crystal Hefner’s Cease and Desist ‘Legal Bullying’

Holly Madison is accusing Crystal Hefner of “authorized bullying” after Hugh Hefner‘s widow threatened to sue her over feedback on her podcast … TMZ has realized.

In an unique clip from the “Women Subsequent Degree” Patreon, Holly and co-host Bridget Marquardt verify they — in addition to Marston Hefner — acquired written warnings from Crystal’s lawyer … which they deem a gross overreaction.

As TMZ beforehand reported … Crystal’s lawyer accused the podcast hosts and Marston of suggesting CH saved Hugh “doped up” in an effort to make the most of him financially — warning the trio to keep away from making additional feedback sooner or later or they’d be dealing with authorized motion.

But, as Holly and Bridget put it, they by no means made such an implication … with Holly stating they have been “obnoxiously cautious” to not say something defamatory.

Holly does say Marston recommended medical professionals may need overprescribed Hugh towards the tip … however insists they by no means linked Crystal to this example.

With out naming Crystal instantly, Holly additional defends their podcast interview … claiming Crystal is simply attempting to intimidate them.

She provides … “I am not backing down — there is a factor I prefer to name ‘authorized bullying,’ when individuals who suppose they’re richer than everyone else pay their attorneys to ship stop and desists to folks to close them up.”

Holly says it is extra widespread than you might suppose … noting on a regular basis individuals are too scared to go head-to-head towards rich celebs.

Although Bridget would not say a lot within the section, she seems to again Holly’s stance, providing up a easy, “Yeah.”