Mom of Teen Who Took Her Own Life Faces Lawsuit from Alleged Bullies
Heather Wyatt, a mom who lost her daughter Aubreigh, is facing a lawsuit. Some parents are suing her because she talked about their daughters on social media.
Heather says their daughters bullied Aubreigh, which led to her taking her own life. But these parents say Heather’s posts made people angry at their daughters.
The Tragic Story
Aubreigh Wyatt was just 13 when she died in September 2023. Her mom, Heather, started sharing their story on TikTok to raise awareness about bullying. Heather gained a lot of followers, and many people learned about Aubreigh’s story.
Heather never said the names of the girls she accused of bullying. But people figured out who they were and shared their names and addresses online.
The Bullying Claims
Heather posted videos saying Aubreigh was bullied by one boy and four girls at Ocean Springs Middle School. She shared that Aubreigh had been bullied since the fifth grade and even showed a picture of Aubreigh with a red cheek from being slapped.
Heather shared a screenshot of a text where someone apologized to Aubreigh, but the parents of the girl who sent it say she didn’t slap Aubreigh.
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The Lawsuit
The parents of the accused girls say Heather’s posts caused them to get mean messages and threats. They are suing Heather for defamation and slander. They want money for therapy and medical bills for their daughters.
Heather got a legal notice on July 1 telling her to stop posting about the girls. A judge also told her to shut down her social media accounts to protect the girls.
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Heather’s Response
Heather has started talking more about mental health on her social media. She also started a GoFundMe page to help pay for her legal fees. People have donated over $100,000 to help her.
Heather thanked everyone for their support and said she’s very grateful. She’s also selling shirts to raise more money.
Need Help?
If you or someone you know needs help, visit 988lifeline.org, call or text the U.S. Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or contact a local helpline.
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