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By Flynn Nicholls
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The parents of four teenage girls who were accused of cyberbullying Aubreigh Wyatt to the point of suicide have voluntarily dismissed their defamation lawsuit against Aubreigh's mom Heather, who they previously said had defamed their children.
The dismissal was filed in the Circuit Court of Jackson County, Mississippi, on Tuesday.
The court filing states: "The Plaintiffs, to pursue other civil action at this time, stipulate that their Complaint against the Defendant, HEATHER WYATT, filed in this action on July 2, 2025, be and is hereby dismissed without prejudice."
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Newsweek has contacted attorneys for the parents by email to clarify what the 'other civil action' refers to.
The dispute originated following Aubreigh's death by suicide in September 2023.
The lawsuit, initially filed by attorneys Patrick Guild and Tim Holleman on behalf of the girls' parents, accused Wyatt of slander, defamation, and negligence.
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The parents alleged that Wyatt's social media posts falsely accused their daughters of bullying her 13-year-old daughter, Aubreigh, leading to online harassment of the teens. They sought compensation for therapy and medical bills due to the emotional distress caused, as well as punitive damages and attorneys' fees.
Wyatt claimed on social media that her daughter had been a victim of severe cyberbullying by peers at Ocean Springs Middle School.
Her posts, which aimed to raise awareness about bullying and mental health, went viral, amassing millions of views on TikTok. However, the ensuing online backlash resulted in the personal information of the accused girls being shared publicly, prompting a judge to order Wyatt to cease further posts that could endanger the minors involved.
On Thursday, a Jackson County Chancery Court Judge is scheduled to decide whether to continue the emrgency order which currently prevents Wyatt from posting on social media.
The initial investigation into Aubreigh's death by local authorities found the bullying allegations to be "unsubstantiated," according to the complaint. Despite this, Wyatt's supporters rallied behind her, raising over $100,000 through a GoFundMe campaign to aid her legal defense.
She has not yet posted any updates on the GoFundMe page regarding the dismissal of the lawsuit. In a recent update on July 11, she expressed immense gratitude for the support received, stating, "we are overwhelmed with appreciation and are forever grateful for your love and support."
"Please keep sharing Aubreigh's story! Please keep sharing my story. Please keep fighting for us," she wrote.
Wyatt, a former elementary school teacher, has redirected her efforts towards advocating for mental health awareness. She has also initiated her own lawsuit against various social media companies, holding them accountable for their role in the alleged cyberbullying.
For those struggling with mental health issues, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline offers support. Dial 988, text "988" to the Crisis Text Line at 741741, or visit 988lifeline.org for help.
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