'Runaway Bride' Takes Ex-Fiancee To Court (She's BAAAACKK) [View All]

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LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- The Georgia woman who became known as the runaway bride and touched off a massive search when she disappeared is now suing her ex fiancee for $500,000.

Jennifer Wilbanks took off just days before her lavish wedding in 2005, ending up in Las Vegas and New Mexico and making international headlines while hundreds searched for her back home in suburban Atlanta.

Wilbanks and John Mason broke up for good in May, and now she's asking for $250,000 as her share of a home Mason purchased with money they got for selling their story to an agent. Atlanta television station WAGA reported that the lawsuit also seeks $250,000 in punitive damages for allegedly abusing the power of attorney she granted for him to handle their financial affairs.

Wilbanks also seeks the return of personal property she claims he has kept.

Wilbanks initially claimed to have been abducted and sexually assaulted but later recanted, saying she ran due to personal issues.

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