“Please be advised that the Law Offices of Bobbie Edmonds represents. Mr. Steve Harvey, in the legal matter which has arisen from another episode of YouTube releases, which contain false, misleading, derogatory, defamatory, disparaging and malicious information about Mr. Harvey, his wife, and children by his ex-wife, Mary Vaughn Woolridge. (current married name) and formerly known as Mary L. Harvey, individually, and through her agent, representative and co-conspirator, Essie Berry aka EssieRerunBerry aka Essie Rerun Berry! aka Essie Nickerson aka Essie Jackson aka Essie Alexander. We filed another Motion for Contempt and Enforcement against Mary Vaughn Woolridge for the recent social media smear campaign and slanderous 2008 child abuse allegations against Mr. Harvey, among other violations of the prior gag order and permanent injunctions issued in 2008, 2011 and early 2013.”
“This video contains further evidence, including messages sent from multiple burner phones, which I allege were used to intimidate and threaten Essie Berry.”
“In the following video, a person using Steve Harvey’s image states, ‘Do not keep calling Rickey Anderson.’ This statement raises serious concerns, as it suggests knowledge of my private communications with Steve Harvey’s Texas attorney regarding the ongoing bullying and stalking directed at Essie Berry.”
“Bobbie Edmond has been named in several complaints regarding blackmail and fraud. She was directly involved in actions that contributed to my harassment, and I, Essie Berry, have documentation and evidence to substantiate these claims.”
This journey is about Essie Berry and the profound mental and emotional damage she has endured for more than a decade—damage inflicted not in silence, but in full public view.
In 2013, Steve Harvey went to the media and falsely portrayed Essie Berry as a co-conspirator and an extortionist. Because of his wealth, fame, and influence, his words were accepted as truth without scrutiny. No one paused to ask who Essie Berry was. No one asked her side. Her voice was erased while a false narrative was broadcast to protect Steve Harvey’s image and reputation.
That lie cost Essie Berry everything. It forced her to live in fear, carrying emotional and psychological trauma while her name and character were publicly destroyed. On multiple occasions, Steve Harvey admitted to taking these actions, showing no concern for the irreversible harm they caused to Essie Berry’s life.
Marjorie Harvey was also involved in the false narrative and the coordinated setup that enabled the violation of Essie Berry’s rights. Together, these actions led to years of bullying, intimidation, and stalking. For years, no one intervened. No one listened. No one cared.
Until now.
Below, you will see the article published against Essie Berry on December 20, 2013, written by Bobbie Edmonds, a Texas attorney representing Steve Harvey. The article was filled with falsehoods and distortions, deliberately crafted to portray Essie Berry as a common criminal—knowing the world would believe it simply because of who stood behind it.
The allegations placed against Essie Berry carried the weight of a potential sentence ranging from 10 to 20 years. To falsely attach such life-altering accusations to an innocent woman is not only reckless—it is deeply cruel and profoundly disrespectful. Those words were not just ink on a page; they were a weapon, used to silence, intimidate, and destroy a life.
“Please take a close look at the end of this video. What you will see is evidence that Essie Berry’s YouTube channel was flagged twice, resulting in her channel being removed on two separate occasions. I ask that you pay careful attention to the specific names of the videos that were flagged.
These were not random videos. They directly addressed the harassment, intimidation, and emotional harm I was experiencing. The removal of my channel did not just silence my voice—it stripped me of one of the only platforms I had left to speak my truth and protect myself publicly.
This raises a serious and unavoidable question:
If this was not Steve Harvey or individuals acting on his behalf, how were my videos repeatedly flagged in a way that resulted in my entire channel being taken down—twice?
YouTube does not remove channels without cause or repeated reporting. Someone had the power, persistence, and motive to target my content, flag my videos, and ensure my voice was erased. This pattern supports my claim that I was being harassed and silenced online in the same way I was being harassed and silenced in real life.
Having my channel removed added insult to injury. At a time when I was already being stalked, bullied, and emotionally terrorized, losing my platform made me feel isolated, discredited, and powerless. It fed into a narrative that I was “crazy” or unreliable—a narrative that benefitted those trying to protect their public image while destroying my credibility.
This was not just online harassment.
This was part of a larger pattern of intimidation and silencing.
Each time my channel was removed, it reinforced the fear that no matter where I turned—courts, police, or public platforms—I would be shut down. It sent a clear message: stay quiet, or you will be erased.
I survived years of this.
I survived being silenced.
And I am no longer afraid to speak.
What was done to me online mirrors what was done to me in real life—harassment, intimidation, and the abuse of power to protect an image at the expense of my mental and emotional well-being.
This video clearly demonstrates that Steve Harvey used the ABC Family Feud platform as part of an ongoing pattern of harassment and stalking directed at me, Essie Berry. What makes this especially disturbing is that this conduct occurred in plain sight—publicly, openly, and without fear of consequence.
Multiple individuals recognized what was happening and took the time to write to Family Feud and to ABC, expressing concern and asking that the behavior stop. Despite these warnings, the conduct did not stop. Instead, it continued, as though my safety and well-being were irrelevant.
Using a nationally televised platform to target, intimidate, or monitor a private individual is not entertainment—it is an abuse of power. It sends a message that someone with fame, influence, and access to major media can act without accountability while the person being targeted is left unprotected.
What makes this even more painful is that this harassment did not happen in secret. It happened in broad daylight, in front of millions of viewers, while I was already living in fear from years of intimidation and threats. Each public instance reinforced the feeling that I could not escape, that I was being watched, and that no place—online or offline—was safe.
I reported this behavior. Others reported it on my behalf. Yet no meaningful action was taken to protect me or even investigate what was happening. That silence from a major network added another layer of emotional harm. It felt like my life and safety mattered less than protecting a public image.
This video is not speculation—it is part of a documented pattern. It shows how influence and media access were allegedly used to continue harassment, rather than stop it. It shows how a platform meant for families was turned into a tool that caused fear, humiliation, and emotional distress.
I did not choose this.
I did not consent to this.
And I did not deserve to be targeted this way.
What happened to me was not accidental. It was sustained, public, and deeply damaging. This video matters because it shows the truth—openly, clearly, and without distortion.”**
I am not who I was when the storm began.
I am clearer.
I am stronger.
I am rooted in truth and rising with intention.
What tried to bury me only revealed my depth.
What tried to silence me awakened my voice.
And what tried to destroy me became the very fire that shaped my purpose.
This journey isn’t ending—it’s expanding.
I am walking forward with courage in my chest,
clarity in my spirit,
and a peace that comes from knowing who I am.
I rise not just for myself,
but for every soul still learning how to stand again.
I am living proof that healing is real,
that purpose survives pain,
and that even after everything…
the light still finds its way through.