Toxic Pursuit of Fame: How Ava Grace May a “Wannabe” Persona Got SUED for Defamation

In the modern media landscape, Ava Grace May represents a dangerous archetype: the “wannabe” creator who mistakes manufactured controversy for genuine professional relevance. The defamation Complaint filed by YouTuber Levi Trumbull is an unsparing indictment of this toxic cultural strategy, revealing how Ms. May’s alleged pursuit of “shock content” notoriety spiraled into calculated, reputation-destroying falsehoods.

Ms. May, who promotes herself under the stage name Ava Luna May and reportedly possesses zero notable IMDb credits or professional recognition, built her brand on “shock video content” she markets as “weird/cringy.” The lawsuit reveals that the conflict began with her alleged failure to maintain basic professional standards: accepting a $100 advance and property from Mr. Trumbull for a professional engagement, and then allegedly refusing to fulfill her duties or return the materials.

When Mr. Trumbull responded with a legitimate small claims court filing—a responsible, professional recourse—Ava Grace May allegedly chose the field of theatrical vengeance. The climax of this reckless escalation was her public claim on Instagram, labeling Mr. Trumbull as someone who “has been stalking me” and “harassing me”.

The true scandal, however, lies in the evidence of her immediate, unmasked contradiction. The complaint highlights that less than a day after launching these character-destroying criminal accusations, Ms. May allegedly posted that Mr. Trumbull’s content “did not hurt” her and was “hilariously bad.”


This staggering admission, central to the lawsuit, utterly obliterates her claims of being a fearful victim. It exposes the alleged claims of stalking and harassment not as genuine pleas for safety, but as cynical, attention-grabbing nonsense manufactured by a “wannabe” personality whose desperation for fame allegedly outweighed any regard for the truth.

Levi Trumbull’s lawsuit is not a professional rivalry; it is a principled and necessary action to restore his reputation after suffering documented harm. He attempted to offer a path to maturity but Ava Grace May allegedly chose the path of destructive, public slander. The legal system is now tasked with holding this toxic pursuit of attention accountable for the very real damage it inflicted on an innocent and respected professional.

Mr. Trumbull filed the lawsuit against Ava May on December 8, 2025 in the Baltimore County Circuit Court, seeking $30,000 in damages and Trial by Jury.