Ryan Culberson prepares explosive defamation lawsuit against Vicki Gunvalson after she accused him of abuse, as leaked legal draft claims she ‘weaponized social media’ in a smear campaign to ruin his family and business - suong

In a stunning escalation of the Gunvalson-Culberson family feud, Ryan Culberson is reportedly preparing a defamation lawsuit against his mother-in-law, reality TV icon Vicki Gunvalson, following her explosive public accusations that he abused his wife, Briana Culberson, for financial control.

According to a leaked draft of the legal complaint, which surfaced from sources close to Ryan’s legal team, the former Marine and self-styled fitness entrepreneur is accusing Vicki of “malicious character assassination” and is seeking unspecified damages for reputational harm, emotional distress, and financial losses.

The legal document, which has not yet been officially filed in court but is believed to be in its final stages, alleges that Vicki “knowingly and recklessly published false and defamatory statements” about Ryan on social media with the deliberate intent to harm his personal and professional standing.

“Her conduct was not only false, but calculated to destroy Mr. Culberson’s reputation within his community, business network, and family,” the draft reads. “These statements were designed to provoke public outrage and instigate a campaign of harassment and threats against Mr. Culberson, causing irreparable harm.”

The legal draft points specifically to Vicki’s now-private Instagram post, in which she accused Ryan of manipulating, controlling, and physically abusing Briana, accompanied by photos of bruises on Briana’s body. Ryan’s attorneys reportedly argue that Vicki failed to provide any verifiable evidence, and instead, “weaponized social media to push a narrative of abuse with reckless disregard for the truth.”

Sources close to Ryan claim the lawsuit is his way of fighting back against what he calls a 'smear campaign', adding that he’s been advised to take legal action “to protect himself, his family, and his livelihood.”

“Ryan feels like he’s been tried and convicted in the court of public opinion without a shred of due process,” a legal insider connected to the Culberson camp revealed. “He believes Vicki’s post wasn’t about protecting Briana — it was about punishing Ryan for private family disputes and tarnishing his name beyond repair.”

The leaked draft also hints that Ryan may seek a temporary restraining order preventing Vicki from making further public statements about him until the matter is settled in court.

However, those close to Vicki tell a very different story. According to insiders, Vicki has no intention of backing down, reportedly telling friends, “I’d rather spend every dollar I have fighting this than let him bully me into silence.”

Vicki’s inner circle insists she acted purely out of concern for Briana’s safety, and the idea that this is some vendetta campaign is “absurd.” One source close to the RHOC OG added, “If Ryan wants to drag this into court, Vicki’s ready — and she’s got receipts.”

The potential legal battle has sent shockwaves through Bravo’s inner circle, with insiders speculating this could turn into a highly publicized courtroom showdown.

“This isn’t just family drama anymore,” a Bravo source admitted. “This has the potential to explode in a way that could expose private details nobody ever expected to come out.”

As the world watches and waits, one thing is clear — the Gunvalson-Culberson feud has officially entered dangerous legal territory, and there’s no telling how far both sides are willing to go to protect their name, their family, and their truth.