A judge in Virginia dismissed the defamation lawsuit filed against Candiace Dillard Bassett by Michael Darby, the estranged husband of her Real Housewives of Potomac co-star Ashley Darby, RadarOnline.com has learned. The lawsuit, which was first filed on February 15, 2023, was officially dismissed on January 3 of this year, with a final order entered on January 31. This dismissal with prejudice means that Michael is not allowed to refile the lawsuit. The court determined that Michael’s lawsuit was precluded based on a release he signed to appear on the Bravo reality series. This ruling provide…