kacylee at 11-08-2026 10:04 AM (8 hrs ago) (f)Nollywood actress Judy Austin has reportedly filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against veteran actress Rita Edochie, who is related to Judy’s husband, actor Yul Edochie. Nollywood actress Judy Austin has reportedly filed a ₦1 billion defamation lawsuit against veteran actress Rita Edochie, who is related to Judy’s husband, actor Yul Edochie. A public retraction and apology from Rita Edochie, to be published in two national newspapers. The legal action adds another chapter to the highly publicised family controversy surrounding Judy Austin, Yul Edochie and members of Yul’s extended family. Rita Edochie frequently criticized Judy Austin on social media after Judy married Yul Edochie.