Steve Harvey's ex demands $60m for murdering her soul

More than a decade after divorcing his wife Mary, Steve Harvey might have to face her again in court.

Mary is suing the comedian and talkshow host for $60-million (about R796-million) for "mental anguish", according to TMZ.

She has accused the 60-year-old of "soul murder", which apparently is a real thing according to the suit.

"Soul murder is achieved by a combination of torture, deprivation, and brainwashing," her lawsuit reads. 

Mary has a long list of reasons for her filing, including torture, kidnapping, breach of contract, murder, and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

But one of her biggest gripes centres around the former couple's 11-year-old son.

"The plaintiff had [lost] her son, had her businesses taken from her, nowhere to live, all Mother's Days had been painful and empty." 

Mary has also accused Steve of child endangerment, claiming he beat the boy. 

It's not the first time she has made the claim. According to the Daily Mail, Mary was arrested in 2013 for contempt of court after making a similar allegation. Steve was reportedly cleared of the accusations. 

Mary filed a report earlier this year claiming he beat their son with a wooden paddle and belt.

Their son reportedly told the police that he could not urinate properly after the alleged abuse. 

But Steve's representatives claim the case was closed, and the comedian was not charged.

His son is still in his custody.

Mary's lawsuit was filed on her behalf by a "civil rights activist" named Essie Berry.

She posted several videos to her You Tube account, including some with Mary, detailing why they are suing Steve.

"Steve Harvey can face Mary Vaughn now or we will see him in court later," Essie captioned one of her videos.

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