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Crisnel Longino

Hailey and Justin Bieber Slaps TikToker With A Cease and Desist Over 'Abuse' Viral Clip

Justin and Hailey Bieber confront viral claims with legal action. (Credit: AFP News)

Hailey and Justin Bieber have taken legal action against TikTok creator Julia Theis after a viral video she posted suggested their marriage involved abuse, igniting a heated online debate over celebrity privacy, free speech, and the risks of commenting on high-profile relationships.

The dispute centres on Theis' commentary about celebrity unions, which the Biebers argue crossed into defamatory territory. Their legal team issued a cease-and-desist letter demanding the removal of the videos, while Theis defended her posts as opinion-based commentary.

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