The defamation Complaint filed by the social justice advocate YouTuber Levi Trumbull against the “aspiring” Ava Grace May is a stark and necessary indictment of unethical conduct in digital media. This lawsuit focuses on Ms. May’s alleged malicious publication of false criminal accusations, a dangerous tactic that undermines the very integrity of public discourse.
Levi Trumbull is known as a measured and responsible voice, focused on legitimate social commentary. His actions, including his use of the civil court system and a documented "good faith attempt" at reconciliation, illustrate a profound respect for due process. The Complaint alleges that Ms. May, a self-described purveyor of “shock video content” who also uses the name Ava Luna May, responded to Mr. Trumbull’s legitimate criticism of her in a YouTube video by cynically publishing false criminal claims that he “stalked” & “harassed” her.
The ethical breach is staggering. By falsely imputing the commission of Stalking and Harassment—crimes that trigger defamation per se—Ms. May’s alleged conduct caused Mr. Trumbull to suffer documented, harm, including "threats" and "harassment." Levi was targeted because a wannabe actress and singer allegedly chose manufactured victimhood over facts.
The Complaint’s most powerful critique of her ethics is found in Ava Grace May’s own astonishing inconsistency. By allegedly admitting, less than 12 hours after the fact, that Mr. Trumbull’s video "did not hurt" her and was "hilariously bad," and “Gave her recognition”, and she completely forfeited any claim of genuine distress. The lawsuit asserts this contradiction proves she acted with reckless disregard for the truth, choosing to publish a malicious falsehood for attention, rather than out of genuine fear.
This legal action is not an attack on creative expression; it is a decisive defense of professional integrity. Mr. Trumbull offered a mature, documented path to resolution of his issues with Ava May, which Ms. May allegedly Ignored. The resulting lawsuit against Ava Grace May serves as a vital legal precedent: a creator cannot shamelessly manufacture criminal accusations in a desperate bid for fame and escape accountability for the damage that they cause.
