Francesca Amiker is now at the center of a second legal battle connected to Big Tigger’s ongoing domestic violence case, and this one is focused on her reputation.
According to CBS News Atlanta, Amiker, who co-hosts “The Big Tigger Morning Show” on Atlanta’s V-103, filed a federal defamation lawsuit against Alicia Brown, the wife of longtime radio personality Big Tigger. The lawsuit was filed on June 30 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia, and it accuses Brown of making false social media claims that Amiker had an affair with Big Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan.
The complaint claims Brown’s alleged social media posts created a damaging narrative around Amiker at the same time Big Tigger was already facing public scrutiny over a separate domestic violence case. Amiker argues in the filing that the accusations were not just messy internet chatter, but a campaign that allegedly harmed her professional reputation, personal life, and safety.
The complaint also alleges Brown made or caused posts to be made from multiple anonymous Instagram accounts. The lawsuit claims those posts accused Amiker of having an affair with Tigger and suggested that her relationship with him helped her secure her position at V-103. Amiker denies the affair allegation, and the complaint states that she and Tigger were professional colleagues who began working together when Amiker joined the morning show in May.
The lawsuit also points to a June Instagram video that Brown allegedly posted showing an apparent facial injury while tagging Amiker’s account. Amiker claims the post falsely implied she was somehow responsible for Brown’s injuries or connected to violence against her. That allegation is a major part of the defamation case because Amiker says it tied her name to a criminal matter she insists she had nothing to do with.
Amiker publicly addressed the rumors on June 9, writing on Instagram that the allegations being circulated about her were false and did not reflect who she is or how she conducts herself. She added that she has never had an affair or cheated with a married man, and said she stands by her character, integrity, and the truth.
Amiker’s lawsuit says the allegations spread widely online and led to harassment, threats, and lost professional opportunities, including scheduled celebrity appearances and potential business relationships. The complaint seeks compensatory damages, punitive damages, attorney’s fees, and a jury trial. CBS News Atlanta also noted that the claims in Amiker’s lawsuit have not been proven in court.
The lawsuit brings Francesca Amiker into a legal story that had already been unfolding around Big Tigger and Brown for weeks. According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Tigger was arrested in Fulton County after Sandy Springs police investigated an alleged domestic incident involving Brown. FOX 5 Atlanta reported that Tigger faces charges of battery, aggravated battery, and third-degree cruelty to children, and that he was booked into the Fulton County Jail before being released after posting surety bonds totaling about $10,000.
Tigger posted a $9,000 bond tied to the felony aggravated battery charge and a $1,000 bond tied to the child cruelty charge, which was listed as a misdemeanor. The alleged incident happened after an argument over text messages from an unspecified co-worker.
The arrest warrant says Brown alleged Tigger called her “psycho” and began recording her with his phone. The warrant reportedly states that Brown tried to grab the phone, and that Tigger allegedly tackled her to retain possession of it, causing a small bruise on her lower lip.
Brown told investigators she later went into a basement office to unplug a computer. The affidavit alleges Tigger followed her, grabbed her arms, and shoved her toward the exit, causing her to stumble headfirst into an office door. Police said the impact left Brown with a deep laceration above her left eye that required numerous stitches and left visible disfigurement a month later.
The altercation in the office was captured on a Ring camera. The same report says Brown’s 13-year-old son was inside the home and allegedly heard what happened from a bedroom above the basement office, which led to the third-degree cruelty to children charge.
Brown went to an urgent care facility in Dunwoody for treatment, and medical staff contacted police because of the severity of the head injury. Brown was later transported to Grady Medical Center for medical assistance and observation.
Tigger has denied the allegations. He wrote on Instagram that he “unequivocally” denies every allegation made against him. He also said that because the case is active, he is limited in what he can say publicly, but that he has confidence in the facts and the legal process and will continue to cooperate.
Tigger has been off the air from V-103 during the controversy, with Frank Ski filling in. The outlet reported that Amiker came to V-103 in May, after previously working as a morning anchor at 11Alive and as a national correspondent for E News. That background is part of why Amiker’s lawsuit argues the alleged affair claims could cause real harm in an entertainment career built on credibility and public trust.
Brown has also pushed back against parts of the public narrative. She previously said in a text to the outlet that she had never called her husband an abuser and said people should let police investigate. Brown later shared a statement from her team saying she would not comment on specific allegations or discuss details of the case at that time, adding that the “receipts,” evidence, and legal process would speak for themselves.
The legal picture expanded again when Brown was granted a temporary protective order. Court documents show a judge ordered Tigger to stay 200 yards away from Brown and the children and have no contact with them. TMZ also reported that Brown was given temporary custody of the minor children and exclusive use of the family home, while Morgan was ordered to surrender access to the home’s Ring cameras and remote gate controls.
With Francesca Amiker now pursuing a federal defamation case, the situation has moved beyond the original criminal allegations against Big Tigger and into a broader fight over reputation, social media claims, and the fallout that can happen when private family conflict becomes public entertainment news. Amiker’s complaint is still only one side of the case; Brown has not litigated her full response in court, and Morgan’s criminal charges remain unresolved. For now, all three names remain tied to a legal storm that is still developing in real time.
