Blogger Milton “119” Wray insists he has made a tactical move rather than suffered a defeat after the Supreme Court ordered him to make seven videos private pending the outcome of a defamation claim brought by broadcaster Dervan Malcolm’s widow.
“I am playing chess, they are playing checkers,” Wray said.
He maintains that he chose not to oppose the injunction, reverting to what he described as his original position: an offer to withdraw the videos in exchange for Patrice Hussey-Malcolm withdrawing the threat of legal action.
That is Wray’s account of his strategy. The October 15 order records that Justice Tara Carr granted interim relief without objection; it does not record any agreement to withdraw the lawsuit.
Both parties attended the hearing, with Wray representing himself and attorney Mikhail H R Williams appearing for Hussey-Malcolm.
Under the order, Wray must make the seven videos—and any copies, edits or re-uploads—private within 24 hours of being served. He must also take all steps within his power to prevent their further distribution while the claim remains before the court.
By October 23, he must disclose on affidavit the extent of publication, including posting dates, platforms and accounts used, and identify recipients to whom the material was sent or forwarded.
Hussey-Malcolm filed the claim on September 18, alleging that Wray’s publications damaged her reputation and exposed her to harassment and distress. She denies the allegations concerning her marriage and private life and is seeking damages, a correction and an apology.
The injunction does not determine whether Wray defamed her. That question remains before the court, with a pre-trial review scheduled for April 22, 2027.
