Mel B’s Ex Husband Sues Her For $5M In Defamation Lawsuit

Mel B’s ex-husband, Stephen Belafonte, is suing her for $five million in a defamation lawsuit.

Persons reports the producer claims the Spice Girl’s accusations of domestic violence are false and accuses Mel of becoming a deadbeat mom.

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Mel B’s Ex-Husband Stephen Belafonte Files Defamation Lawsuit

Stephen filed suit in a Florida court on Mel B’s birthday, May well 29. The documents alleged that the singer was attempting to “destroy” him. The pair married in 2007 and ended their union in March 2017. They finalized the divorce in 2018.

Stephen at present has custody of their 12-year-old daughter Madison. He stated that Mel has “barely maintained a partnership.” In addition, he alleged she has only visited their kid in the United States after in the final 4 years.

Mel B’s Abuse Claims Against Her Ex

Mel B. — born Melanie Brown — created allegations of emotional and physical abuse following their split. She shared the allegations in her memoir, ‘Brutally Truthful,’ released in 2018.

Brown reportedly told Persons in March, “… it is so significant to honestly say what takes place when you leave abuse, due to the fact it is not as simple as some folks may perhaps consider.” She continued, “…my mother would say, ‘What’s incorrect with you? You are fine now. You have left him.’ And I’d be going. ‘Yeah, but now I’ve got to choose up the pieces and I’ve got to deal with the shame and the guilt, and I want to safeguard my children.’”

Mel added, “…I do not want to block out what occurred due to the fact I did that for a tiny bit, and you get PTSD.”

In addition, Brown alleged she covered up injuries just after Stephen attacked her. She filed a restraining order in 2017 against Belafonte.

Mel alleged although taping ‘The X Aspect Australia’ in 2012, her then-husband accused her of flirting with R&ampB singer Usher on set. She claimed he punched her “causing [her] lip to split and then swell.” She told her co-workers that she had an allergic reaction to shellfish.

Belafonte stated the story Brown told was a “complete fabrication.” In addition, the director stated he “has in no way physically, sexually, emotionally or financially abused” Mel.

Mel Was Previously Sued For Defamation

Lorraine Gilles sued the entertainer in 2017. She is the couple’s former nanny. Gilles stated Mel publicly accused her of possessing an affair with Stephen and became pregnant. Gilles claimed the British performer gave her alcohol when she was underage and seduced her into possessing threesomes with her husband. The court documents stated that Brown “later admitted that her accusations concerning the affair among Ms. Gilles and Mr. Belafonte had been false.”

Brown is at present an ambassador for Women’s Help, a charity organization for domestic violence survivors. On top of that, her house nation recognized her advocacy. Mel was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire. She is at present engaged to Rory McPhee, a hairstylist.

There’s really hard mud slingin’ on each sides, but who’s telling the truth?

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