Mel B Sues Murphy

Melanie Brown is taking Eddie Murphy to court to make him recognise, and pays money toward, their daughter Angel.

In a statement, read with her lawyer next to her The Spice Girl said: "I am here today for one reason- her name is Angel. Angel is my baby and Eddie's. She will always know that she was planned and wanted by the both of us."

Scary Spice continued her scathing criticism of the scoundrel: "I am speaking out today because I recognize that there are millions of single mothers and their children who don't have a voice.

Those children have a right to know their fathers and I call on them to ignore the poor role model that Eddie has been and set a better example for their children.

Angel is three months old. A paternity test in June confirmed she is actor Eddie Murphys child. He is currently engaged to another woman."

Mel Bs female lawyer ended her statement by saying: "We've seen you in the movies and now we look forward to seeing you in court."

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