Raymart Santiago isn’t convinced that his estranged wife, Claudine Barretto, was “bullied” by his brother amid a legal battle involving the former couple and their two children.
The 40-year-old actor on Tuesday afternoon attended a court hearing on a petition for a permanent protection order filed against him by Barretto, his spouse of seven years.
The petition stems from the alleged “physical, verbal, psychological, and even economical” abuse of Raymart against Claudine, as well as their two children, which the actor has repeatedly denied.
According to TMZ, Usher’s ex-wife Tameka Raymond wants to add fuel to the never ending custody battle by wanting Usher’s alleged stalker Darshelle Jones-Rakestraw to appear in court to help prove her case that the Entertainer should not be granted of their children..
Photo Credit: (dimewars) (Tameka Foster-Raymond and Usher In Court-NewsOne) (Maya Fox-Davis)
Posted: Thursday May 24, 2012 @12:32 a.m. PST
Updated: Friday May 25, 2012 @ 12:08 p.m. PST
In yet another twist in the child custody case between pop star Usher Raymond and ex-wifeTameka Foster, things got more than uncomfortable after a lawyer accused the pop star of sleeping with Tameka’s bridesmaid during their marriage.
During court proceedings on Wednesday, Usher sat on the stand, accusing Tameka of constantly changing nannies.
What came next clearly shocked the star.
Tameka’s lawyer apparently justified Tameka’s change of nannies by asking Usher if one of the nannies was forced to leave Miami, “because you were discovered in bed with Maya Fox Davis?” Davis was a friend and bridesmaid of Tameka, according to close friends of the former couple.
Once the lawyer unloaded the bombshell, Usher appeared speechless for several moments afterward. Usher’s lawyer wisely objected to the line of questioning.
Right before that, the atmosphere was already tense, because Usher rehashed an alleged spitting incident he had with his ex-wife. Echoing his testimony from Monday, Usher said Tameka flew into a jealous rage, when he came to her house with his new girlfriend. She allegedly said, “I’m gonna kick your ass. Bitch get out of the car. How dare you bring this woman into my subdivision in my house?”
Afterward, Tameka allegedly hit and threw food at him, but saved her best behavior for last by spitting on his girlfriend.
Tameka Foster-Raymond and Usher. Photo Credit: dimewarsTameka Foster-Raymond and Usher In Court. Photo Credit: NewsOne
According to Maya Fox-Davis and Ashley North’s website, Maya’s name comes first then Ashley’s, so, assuming Davis is on the left.
MAYA FOX-DAVIS ALONG WITH ASHLEY NORTH WEBSITE: MAYA FOX-DAVIS
Source & Story Credit: CBS Atlanta – Chicago Sun Times – Jennifer Mayerle – AP
Media Credit: Photo (Chicago Sun-Times via AP David Goldman) / Video (CBS Atlanta)
Posted: Tuesday May 22, 2012 @1:25 p.m. PST
Usher made a rare appearance in Atlanta on Monday. The Grammy award-winning singer wasn’t on stage. He was in a Fulton County courtroom.
Usher Raymond IV and his ex-wife Tameka Foster-Raymond are battling over custody of their two kids. Tameka wants full custody. Usher wants increased visitation.
On the stand, Usher testified about his ex going through nanny after nanny and said he worries about who is caring for his kids.
Usher also testified Tameka has a violent history. On the stand he said she sent a threatening email to a friend of his and later attacked her.
The couple married in 2007. Their marriage lasted less than two years.
CBS Atlanta’s Jennifer Mayerle was in the courtroom covering the case for The Insider. The program will air on CBS Atlanta at 7 p.m.
According to the Sun Times,
Hip-hop artist Usher Raymond is locked in a legal battle with his ex-wife arising from a custody fight over their two sons.
The 33-year-old testified in court on Tuesday that Tameka Foster Raymond spit at and tried to fight his girlfriend during one visit. He alleged that his ex-wife hit him during the dispute, but that he didn’t press charges because “I didn’t want the boys to know that their father put their mother in jail.”
Tameka Raymond’s attorney claims that Usher provoked her client and that his account is exaggerated.
The two were married in 2007 and divorced two years later. Tameka Raymond has since fought for full custody of their two sons while Usher Raymond wants more visitation rights.
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Usher and Tameka Foster Raymond. Hip-hop artist Usher Raymond, left, stands in court during a brief recess in a legal battle with his ex-wife Tameka Foster Raymond, right, in a custody fight involving their two sons Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Atlanta. The 33-year-old singer testified in court on Tuesday that Foster Raymond spit at and tried to fight his girlfriend during one nasty visit. He said his ex-wife hit him during the dispute, but that he didn’t press charges because “I didn’t want the boys to know that their father put their mother in jail.” The two were married in 2007 and divorced two years later. Story Credit: Chicago Sun -Times via AP / Photo Credit: (Chicago Sun -Times via AP Photo/David Goldman)Tameka Foster Raymond, ex-wife of Hip-hop artist Usher Raymond, reacts during testimony by Usher Raymond in court for a custody fight involving their two sons Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Atlanta. Usher Raymond testified in court on Tuesday that Tameka Foster Raymond spit at and tried to fight his girlfriend during one nasty visit. He said his ex-wife hit him during the dispute, but that he didn’t press charges because “I didn’t want the boys to know that their father put their mother in jail.” Tameka Raymond’s attorney claims that Usher provoked her client and that his account is exaggerated. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Tameka Foster Raymond, ex-wife of Hip-hop artist Usher Raymond, walks out of court during a recess for a custody fight involving their two sons Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Atlanta. Usher Raymond testified in court on Tuesday that Tameka Foster Raymond spit at and tried to fight his girlfriend during one nasty visit. He said his ex-wife hit him during the dispute, but that he didn’t press charges because “I didn’t want the boys to know that their father put their mother in jail.” Tameka Raymond’s attorney claims that Usher provoked her client and that his account is exaggerated. (AP Photo/David Goldman) Tameka Foster Raymond, ex-wife of Hip-hop artist Usher Raymond, looks on during a recess in court for a custody fight involving their two sons Tuesday, May 22, 2012, in Atlanta. Usher Raymond testified in court on Tuesday that Tameka Foster Raymond spit at and tried to fight his girlfriend during one nasty visit. He said his ex-wife hit him during the dispute, but that he didn’t press charges because “I didn’t want the boys to know that their father put their mother in jail.” Tameka Raymond’s attorney claims that Usher provoked her client and that his account is exaggerated.Story Credit: Chicago Sun-Times / Photo Credit: (Chicago Sun -Times via AP Photo/David Goldman)
RAW VIDEO: Usher made a rare appearance in Atlanta on Monday. The Grammy award-winning singer wasn’t on stage. He was in a Fulton County courtroom. (5/21/12)
