Judy Austin Spotted Rushing Out of Court Amid Legal Suit Involving Rita Edochie and Mr Obasi
Nollywood actress Judy Austin was seen leaving a court in Abuja amid ongoing defamation lawsuits against actress Rita Edochie and her ex-husband, Emmanuel Obasi. She is seeking over N2 billion in damages for alleged defamation.
Why it matters
The case highlights high-profile legal disputes within the Nigerian entertainment industry and the public interest surrounding celebrity personal lives.
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Actress Judy Austin turned heads on September 29, 2026, when she was filmed leaving the High Court of the Federal Capital Territory in Abuja, where two high-profile defamation cases bearing her name are currently before the courts.
The Nollywood actress is pursuing legal action against veteran actress Rita Edochie and her former husband, Emmanuel Obasi, in separate suits that together seek over N2 billion in damages.
Fans react as Judy Austin makes hurried exit from court amid suit involving Rita Edochie, Mr Obasi. Credit: Judy Austin, Mr Obasi Source: Instagram Judy Austin's N1 Billion Suit Against Ex-Husband Obasi The case involving Obasi was adjourned to November 24 after its September 29 hearing. Judy filed the suit against her ex-husband earlier in July, demanding N1 billion in general damages for defamation.
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