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In Candyman, Todd's titular character is the ghost of artist Daniel Robitaille, a black man who was lynched in the 19th Century.

He sued CNN for defamation last month, comparing their report to a "digital lynching."

Activist Leo Igwe is at the forefront of efforts to help people accused of witchcraft in Nigeria, as it can destroy their lives - and even lead to them being lynched.

Robinson's defamation lawsuit — filed in Wake County, North Carolina earlier this week — called the story a "digital lynching."

And several students threatened to lynch him at a specific date and time, the lawsuit alleged.