U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is taking one of her Democratic Primary challengers to court, accusing him of spreading “blatant lies” about her record and reputation.

The Broward County lawmaker filed a libel and slander lawsuit this week against Elijah Manley , a 26-year-old Fort Lauderdale resident, seeking $1 million in damages, plus legal costs.

She is also asking a Judge to bar Manley from repeating statements she says are defamatory.

“(Congresswoman) Cherfilus-McCormick has dedicated her life to public service,” her lawyer, Michael Pizzi , said in a statement.

“While she welcomes and encourages an exchange of ideas under the First Amendment, she will not allow herself, her family and the public to be subjected to an endless series of blatant lies that are only done to

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