If you have been following the saga of Jennifer Hudson’s very messy split from ex-fiancee David Otunga, then you already know about the allegations of abuse she has against him. Last week, Hudson went before a judge and got an emergency order of protection against the Harvard-trained lawyer and former professional wrestler.
The order barred him from any contact with her or their son, David Jr. But Hudson had a change of heart and is allowing Otunga to spend Thanksgiving with their son. At least for now, she has called a truce.
People Magazine reported that Hudson modified the protection order granting Otunga visitation from 3 p.m. on Thursday until 7 p.m. on Friday. The 37-year-old father had challenged the order in court on Tuesday, but the judge denied him saying that it was up to Hudson to notify the court in writing if she agreed with his request.
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Had Hudson not decided to allow the visitation, Otunga would not have been able to spend any time with his son at all. The parents are due back in court on Monday, Nov. 27, where Otunga will seek to have the protection order dropped. But he has also planned to petition the court for full custody of their son and that battle will continue on their next scheduled court appearance on Dec. 7.
After being together for 10 years, Hudson announced their split citing persistent threatening and harassing behavior including physical violence. She alleges that her former fiancee once pushed her while in the privacy of their own home. Hudson expressed her fears to the courts.
“I am now living in fear of further action David might take,” Hudson said.
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But Otunga vehemently denies the allegations. According to his attorney, Tracy Rizzo, he has always been David Jr.’s primary caregiver. There is likely much validity to the latter claim as The Voice star’s schedule demands that Hudson travel and work long and late hours recording and performing.
“Mr. Otunga wants to make it very clear that he denies each and every allegation contained in that petition. Mr. Otunga is now and has always been the primary caregiver of the parties’ son,” Rizzo told People.
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The good news is that David Jr. will at least get to spend some time with both parents over the Thanksgiving holiday. The breakup of their family is hard enough on everyone as it is. Hopefully, Hudson and Otunga will find a way to work through all of this and find a way to peacefully co-parent for their son’s sake. This might be a start.
