November 10, 2023
In a distressing legal move, actress Keke Palmer is seeking full custody of her 8-month-old son, Leodis Andrellton Jackson, citing alleged abuse by her former partner, Darius Jackson. Legal documents submitted in Los Angeles Superior Court detail the request from the “Nope” star for both legal and physical custody of her child. This petition is coupled with a plea for a temporary restraining order and a domestic violence restraining order against Jackson.
Palmer, aged 30, has accused Jackson, 29, of repeated abuse throughout their relationship, describing him as “unhinged, volatile, and dangerous to both me and our son.” The filing details instances of alleged physical and emotional abuse over the past two years, including a recent incident that prompted Palmer’s urgent legal action. She has provided security camera footage stills as evidence to support her claims.
The distressing account in Palmer’s filing includes a detailed description of the most recent alleged assault, where Jackson reportedly entered her home without permission, threatened her, and physically attacked her. Palmer recounted the harrowing experience, citing that Jackson lunged for her, assaulted her, and even attempted to take her phone when she mentioned involving law enforcement. She claims that her sister was present in the house, and her mother was on the phone during the ordeal.
Police intervention was sought during the incident, with officers arriving before Jackson left the premises. The documents state that the authorities recommended Palmer file for a domestic violence restraining order.
In her petition, Palmer expressed deep concern for her son’s safety in the presence of his father, highlighting Jackson’s alleged violent, volatile, and jealous tendencies. She particularly emphasized the lack of restraint he exhibited regarding his temper in front of their child, expressing fear for her son’s well-being.
To ensure safety and distance from Jackson, Palmer has requested no contact between them and a mandated minimum distance of 100 yards. Furthermore, she does not seek visitation rights for Jackson or any financial support in the form of child support, as per the court documents.
Additionally, Palmer’s filing calls for restraining Jackson from making any public comments about her, her family, or their son online and requests his completion of a 52-week batterer intervention program.
In a heartfelt declaration, Palmer underscored the importance of her son in enabling her to sever ties with Jackson, stating, “It is because of our son, Leo, that I was finally able to end my relationship with Darius once and for all and escape the abuse.” She emphasized her commitment to providing a safe and violence-free environment for her child.
The legal proceedings have yet to receive official comments from representatives of either Palmer or Jackson. The case remains under review by the court as this distressing narrative unfolds, shedding light on the distressing challenges faced by individuals experiencing domestic abuse.