The defamation suit brought by Justice YouTuber Levi Trumbull against the controversial TikTok figure Ava Grace May is a judicial masterclass in proving “fault” in the digital age. The Complaint, filed in the Baltimore County Circuit Court, relies on the powerful standard of Defamation Per Se—the claim that Ms. May falsely accused Mr. Trumbull of the crimes of Stalking and Harassment, making harm to his reputation automatic under Maryland law.
While the severity of the initial accusations is key, the real legal hammer blow is the evidence of Ms. May’s alleged reckless disregard for the truth. The Complaint, which names her as Ava Grace May (known also as Ava Luna May), presents her own subsequent statements as the single most damning proof of her malicious intent or gross negligence.
Ms. May, a self-professed “Weird Fun Personality” with a wannabe profile, allegedly accused Mr. Trumbull of crimes on September 15, 2025. Yet, less than half a day later, she posted an admission that the content she was ostensibly reacting to was “hilariously bad” and “did not hurt” her. This stunning, near-immediate reversal forms the legal heart of the case.
The Complaint argues forcefully that a truly stalked or harassed individual—someone who genuinely fears for their safety—does not find the source of their terror “amusing” or “hilariously bad.” By allegedly making these admissions, Ava Grace May’s own words “severely damage her credibility and eliminate her ability to claim that she genuinely believed her accusations.” Her alleged conduct transforms the claims from a potential misunderstanding into what the Complaint suggests is a brazen, calculated falsehood.
Levi Trumbull’s actions, conversely, illustrate a pattern of responsible, legally-sound conduct. He used the small claims court to settle a professional dispute and offered a mature resolution via his “High Road” email before Ms. May’s “Defamatory” posts. This deliberate, measured behavior stands in crushing contrast to the alleged volatile, contradictory, and irresponsible actions of Ava Grace May. The lawsuit seeks to demonstrate that one cannot shamelessly manufacture victimhood for public consumption and then hide from the legal fallout when those manufactured claims destroy a good person’s character. This case is a crucial fight for accountability against the digital recklessness of Ava May.
Ava Grace May is being sued for $30,000 on one count of defamation per se and a jury trial is set to hear the case in Baltimore County. Court Records show the case filed on December 8, 2025. Court records show Ava May was served the lawsuit on December 10, 2025.
