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Darnell ‘SuperChef’ Ferguson’s lawyer calls burglary, strangulation charges ‘misleading’ and ‘false’

Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson’s lawyer called his burglary and strangulation charges “misleading” and “false” after he allegedly threatened to kill his estranged wife, Tatahda Ferguson.

“Darnell and his wife are separated, and are working together to find a new balance for their family,” his lawyer, Krsna Tibbs, told Page Six Thursday.

“They had a disagreement on January 2 that was subsequently reported to the authorities in a misleading and false manner.”

His lawyer said that the Food Network star — who shares eight kids with his estranged wife — hopes “these issues will be resolved shortly and in a way that is least disruptive to their blended family of eight children.”

“We ask at this time for privacy for Darnell and the entire family so that they can heal and continue to work on coparenting as they move forward with their divorce.”

Page Six has reached out to Tatahda for comment but didn’t hear back at the time of publication.

Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson’s lawyer called his burglary and strangulation charges “false.” Discovery
His lawyer, Krsna Tibbs, told Page Six Thursday that the Food Network star’s recent arrest happened after a dispute with his estranged wife, Tatahda Ferguson. Darnell Ferguson/Instagram

This latest development comes one day after an unidentified woman claimed Darnell, 36, broke into her Louisville, Ky., home where he punched the walls before he strangled her to the point of unconsciousness.

Per a copy of his arrest warrant obtained by TMZ, she claimed that, once she regained consciousness, Darnell tore her pants off and demanded to see her genitals.

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“Darnell and his wife are separated, and are working together to find a new balance for their family,” Tibbs told us. Darnell Ferguson/Instagram

The woman claimed to police she feared he would sexually assault her, but he instead left the home with her debit and credit cards, as well as her identification.

Police noted there were noticeable wounds on the woman.

Page Six confirmed Darnell was charged with burglary, terroristic threatening and strangulation following the alleged altercation.

He was also charged with assault, menacing, theft-receipt of a stolen credit or debit card and criminal mischief.

“They had a disagreement on January 2 that was subsequently reported to the authorities in a misleading and false manner,” the lawyer claimed. Darnell Ferguson/Instagram
Darnell was arrested Tuesday and later released on a $10,000 bond after pleading “not guilty.” Louisville Metro Police Department

Documents obtained by Page Six further revealed a request for emergency protection against him was submitted and granted on Jan. 2.

Meanwhile, Darnell was released on a $10,000 bond after pleading not guilty to the charges.

He will appear in court on Jan. 17 for a preliminary hearing.

If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.

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Julia Fox co-signed brother’s $450K bail bond in NYC ghost gun peddling bust

Julia Fox’s brother posted bail Monday after getting busted for allegedly running a ghost gun peddling operation out of his Upper East Side apartment — getting a helping hand from his famous sister, The Post has learned.

The “Uncut Gems” actress co-signed the $450,000 bond to get her kid brother Christopher Fox sprung from Rikers Island after he was hit with a slew of gun possession and manufacturing charges last week.

“Of course Ms. Fox seemed upset,” celebrity bail bondsman Ira Judelson, who posted the bond, told The Post. “It is her brother.”

Christopher Fox, 30, was arrested last week and hit with a slew of charges for allegedly using 3D printers to create gun parts that could be assembled and sold as untraceable “ghost guns,” according to Manhattan prosecutors.

Authorities confirmed on Monday that Christopher made the $450,000 bond and was awaiting to be released following an appearance in Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday. He’s due back in court on May 4.

The bail receipt shows that Julia and her parents signed off on the bond, with the star listing her occupation as “actress/model” with the word “retired” penciled in.


Julia Fox’s brother, Christopher, was released on a $450,000 bond Monday after getting hit with multiple gun possession and manufacturing charges in Manhattan last week.

The bond was secured with assets belonging to her and Christopher’s dad Thomas Fox, officials said. The elder Fox was taken into custody along with his son but has not been charged. Authorities say the investigation into the operation is ongoing.

Prosecutors allege Christopher cashed in on about $345,000 in illicit gun sales through his CashApp account between April 2020 and January 2023.

Cops also found drug paraphernalia and chemicals in his apartment, including pressure cookers, fentanyl, chloroform, heroin, crack and cocaine, prosecutors said.

“The defendant possessed enough gun parts to assemble an assault weapon-style rifle,” Assistant District Attorney Cyril Heron said at Christopher’s arraignment late Thursday.


Actress and model Julia Fox personally reached out to a Big Apple bail bondsman before her brother, Christopher, made bail on gun charges lodged last week.
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Printed gun parts are typically sold piecemeal and used to assemble ghost guns, which are manufactured without serial numbers and are therefore untraceable.

Cops busted into Fox’s home around 6 a.m. on March 8 as part of a larger ghost gun investigation, with police allegedly finding several printers and individual gun parts.

Amid all the contraband recovered inside the 84th Street apartment were thousands of dollars worth of high-end wine bottles, law enforcement sources said.


Big Apple bail bondsman Ira Judelson, who has bailed out stars like Connor McGregor and footballer Plaxico Burress, said Julia Fox co-signed her brothers $450,000 bond.
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Julia Fox has spoken out in the past about growing up in the Big Apple with her single dad and brother, and has said she does not often get a chance to see them.

In a 2019 interview with the highsnobiety.com entertainment site, she called her brother “a mad scientist recluse” who “builds 3D printers for fun.”

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‘Teen Mom’ alum Nathan Griffith arrested for domestic battery

Former “Teen Mom” star Nathan Griffith was arrested for domestic battery after allegedly choking a woman, Page Six can confirm.

According to TMZ, police arrived at the former reality TV star’s home in Delray Beach, Fla. on Friday after he allegedly told his brother-in-law, William, over the phone that he had “lost it,” choked a woman and dragged her up the stairs.

William further claimed to the cops that he then texted Griffith’s girlfriend, who told him she was not OK.

When cops arrived at Griffith’s home, he was allegedly uncooperative and even told the officers that William wasn’t a reliable source because he was “on drugs.”

However, the MTV star had scratches on his neck and back, which he reportedly told the cops came from having sex with his girlfriend.

Griffith reportedly told his brother-in-law that he “lost it,” choked a woman and dragged her up the stairs.
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The woman, who hasn’t been publicly named, was initially uncooperative with the police, but later admitted that he had been “physically aggressive with her.” Authorities also saw bruising around her neck.

Per the police report obtained by the outlet, she shouted, “I’m 100 some pounds and he’s 250 how in the hell am I supposed to get him off me.” 

He is currently behind held at the Palm Beach County jail with a $0 bond.
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Griffith— who shares 8-year-old son Kaiser with “Teen Mom” alum Jenelle Evans — has been charged with committing domestic battery by strangulation and is currently being held at the Palm Beach County jail without a bond.

The US Sun was the first to report the arrest.

Although the woman’s name is being protected by cops, Griffith tied the knot with May Oyola, 38, in a secret Miami ceremony back in April 2022. According to The US Sun, she currently lives in the residence where he was arrested.

The former couple are parents to 8-year-old son, Kaiser.
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“Teen Mom 2” fans were first introduced to Griffith during Season 5 as Evans’ boyfriend and second baby daddy.

Months after they got engaged, the former couple called it quits after Griffith was arrested on charges of domestic violence. The two decided to give their relationship a second chance before she confirmed that they had called off their engagement for good.

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Iggy Azalea reacts to ex Playboi Carti’s arrest: ‘Warned you’

Iggy Azalea reacted to the “serial abuse” of ex Playboi Carti after he was arrested for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during a heated argument back in December.

“Been there. Done that. Warned you,” the “Fancy” rapper — whose real name is Amethyst Kelly — tweeted Tuesday after news of her ex’s detainment surfaced.

“Imagine having a pregnant girlfriend and pretending they don’t exist until it comes out [that] you like to abuse them too,” she wrote in a follow-up tweet.

Azalea, 32, then alleged that Carti — whose real moniker is Jordan Carter — “rarely” visits their 2-year-old son, Onyx, because he’s “running from whatever problems ya got going on in Atlanta & the press with your serial abuse of woman (sic).”

“Been there. Done that. Warned you,” she tweeted Tuesday.
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The Australian musician concluded her message, writing, “Anyway. I’m having an actually amazing day! karmas real! Treat the people you love well! Happy Valentine’s Day.”

According to TMZ, the “Magnolia” rapper, 26, was arrested for felony aggravated assault in Georgia for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during an argument about a paternity test on Dec. 20, 2022.

The “Magnolia” rapper was arrested for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during an argument about a paternity test.
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The woman, whose identity has not been revealed, told authorities that Carti “grabbed her by the throat and pushed her, holding her neck until she could barely breathe,” per an arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet. She also told police that she “thought she was going to die.”

The alleged victim said the argument began when she tried to talk to the “Miss the Rage” rapper about the baby when a conversation about a paternity test led to things becoming physical.

Azalea and Carti dated from 2018 to 2020.
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Azalea and Carti dated from 2018 to 2020.
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Azalea and Carti dated from 2018 to 2020.
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A witness was able to jump in and break up their alleged fight. However, when the woman escaped to her car, she claims Carti allegedly attacked her again.

She told police that the emcee allegedly tried to pull her out of the vehicle and put his hand over her mouth when she tried to use the car’s SOS feature to call 911.

The former couple shares a 2-year-old son, Onyx.
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When cops arrived, they reportedly noticed “visible injuries” to the woman’s “neck, chest and back.”

The woman — who was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of the alleged incident — told authorities that she and Carti had been dating for two years and that she has lived with him since the summer.

Carti’s attorney, Brian Steel, told TMZ: “Mr. Carter was falsely accused. Pursuant to my communications with the Fulton County District Attorney‘s office, this case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation.”

Carti’s reps did not respond to Page Six’s calls for comment.



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Playboi Carti accused of choking pregnant girlfriend over paternity test: report

Rapper Playboi Carti has been arrested in Georgia for allegedly choking his pregnant girlfriend during an argument about a paternity test, according to a report.

The “Shoota” rapper was accused of grabbing the woman by the throat and pushing her on Dec. 20. She claims he held her neck until she struggled to breathe, TMZ reports.

Playboi Carti, whose real name is Jordan Carter, was arrested for felony aggravated assault.

The woman, who has not been named, told police she thought she was going to die, according to the arrest affidavit obtained by the outlet.

The woman, who has reportedly been dating the rapper, 26, for over two years and has been living with him in his Georgia mansion since July 2022, told cops she was 14 weeks pregnant at the time of the alleged attack.

Playboi Carti performs on day 2 of the Wireless Festival at Crystal Palace Park on July 2, 2022 in London, England.
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The argument broke out and it quickly became physical as the woman brought up taking a paternity test for her unborn baby.

The woman told cops that a witness tried to break up the fight and she ran to her car —only to be attacked by the rapper again.

She told cops the “Miss The Rage” rapper tried to remove her from the car and put his hand over her mouth while she tried to use the car’s SOS feature to call 911.

Carti performing during the 2019 Rolling Loud music festival at Citi Field on Oct. 12, 2019 in New York City.
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When cops arrived to the scene, they noticed injuries to her neck, chest, and back, TMZ reports.

Playboi Carti’s reps did not respond to Page Six’s calls for comment, but his lawyer denied any wrongdoing when reached by TMZ.

Playboi Carti on stage at Coachella Valley Music And Arts Festival on April 14, 2019 in Indio, California.
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“Mr. Carter was falsely accused,” attorney Brian Steel, told the outlet. “Pursuant to my communications with the Fulton County District Attorney‘s office, this case will be dismissed without any prosecution or litigation.”

The rapper has had several run-ins with the law in recent years, including an April 2020 gun and drug bust in Georgia.

Rapper Iggy Azalea welcomed a baby boy with Playboi Carti in 2020.
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At the time, his Lamborghini was pulled over for an expired tag by the Clayton County Sheriff’s Office’s “elite COBRA strike force, who found 12 bags of marijuana, three guns, Xanax, codeine, and oxycodone, the sheriff’s office said in a statement.

More recently, the rapper made headlines after welcoming a son with Iggy Azalea.

The pair, who dated from 2018 until their split in 2020, broke up over Carti’s alleged infidelity, according to Azalea.

“I’m raising my son alone & I’m not in a relationship,” the “Fancy” hitmaker clarified at the time.

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