Comedian Louise Reay sued by ex-husband for talking about him in Edinburgh Fringe show

Performer says she faces bankruptcy if she loses case that could boil down to judge’s sense of humour

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A stand-up comedian is being sued for defamation and breach of privacy over references to her estranged husband in an Edinburgh fringe show.

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