Represented by civil rights activist Essie Berry, Mary Lee Harvey filed a lawsuit against Steve Harvey in 2017. Mary's choice of an activist over a traditional lawyer spoke volumes; Entertainment Tonight reported that the lawsuit contained a lengthy list of very serious accusations against her former husband, including "soul murdering."
Mary alleged a campaign of torture, child endangerment, kidnapping, intentional infliction of emotional distress, harassment, and plenty more besides. Her filing explained: "Soul murder is achieved by a combination of torture, deprivation, and brainwashing," (via E! News). Steve's former wife also shared that since their high-profile divorce, she'd endured significant physical and emotional trauma, leading Mary to attempt to take her own life. The lawsuit was meant to highlight how Steve's ex-wife was impacted by their divorce.
Beyond her mental health struggles, Mary also accused Steve of intentionally severing her relationship with their son, Wynton Harvey, and causing significant losses in her business ventures. She sought $60 million in compensation for the alleged suffering endured. Prior to her lawsuit, Mary also publicly expressed her wish to see Steve jailed.
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