Eddie Murphy has decided to sue ex-girlfriend Melanie Brown. Murphy has filed a lawsuit against his former girfriend Melanie Brown for extorsion and defamation. The actor's lawyer submitted a complaint against Brown stating that she used Murphy's name in interviews with the media. In a letter written to the star, Murphy accused Brown of degrading him, making negative statements about him, and making unreasonable demands about their daughter Angel Iris. Murphy dumped the former Spice Girl when she was pregnant with Angel and demanded a paternity test, which proved positive. | 
