Exclusive: Usher Loses His Cool On the Witness Stand
More exclusive details from the ongoing Raymond vs Raymond child custody hearing.
According to Dennis Byron, of HipHopEnquirer.com, Tameka Foster‘s attorney Lisa West resumed her grilling of singer Usher Raymond on the witness stand today as the media was allowed back into the courtroom.
Usher lost his cool when Tameka’s attorney asked him a question about a deposition. “I’m not finished speaking,” said Usher, interrupting West’s objection. But the judge set him straight, saying “You have to stop talking when the attorney objects.”
“I’m sorry,” said Usher sheepishly as he lowered his head.
Watch the Exclusive video, courtesy of HipHopEnquirer.com, after the break!
Did Usher Attempt to Harm His Own Mother? Judge Boots Press from Courtroom
According to Dennis Byron, of HipHopEnquirer.com, Judge Bensonetta Tipton Lane booted the press from the courtroom Tuesday during the contentious child custody trial of singer Usher Raymond and his ex-wife, Tameka Foster.
Judge Lane ordered the press removed from the courtroom in advance of testimony by Usher Raymond, who was asked by Tameka’s lawyer, Lisa West, to explain a violent incident involving his own mother, Jonetta Patton.
According to Mr. Byron, Tameka Foster’s attorney objected to the press being removed from the courtroom. It is her contention that Mr. Raymond is an unstable and unfit father.
Read Dennis Byron’s report after the break, and stay tuned for more news from the courtroom later today.
Judge Admonishes Usher for Calling His Ex-Wife ‘Tameka Foster’ *Update*
The dramatic coverage of Usher Raymond and Tameka Foster‘s child custody hearing continues today in a Fulton County courtroom.
According to celebrity blogger Dennis Byron, of HipHopEnquirer.com, who is in the courtroom, Usher is on the witness stand right now, and Tameka’s attorney, Lisa West, is attempting to prove that his schedule is too busy to get full custody.
And just moments ago, Usher was admonished by the judge for referring to Tameka Raymond as “Tameka Foster.” Apparently, the judge recognizes Foster Tameka Raymond because she kept Usher’s last name after the couple’s divorce in 2009.
Update: According to Dennis, Judge Lane just removed all media from courtroom while Usher was about to give testimony on evidence photos.
Update II, 3:48 pm ET:
According to Dennis, the court personnel are monitoring his coverage and that of a “famous blogger.” It isn’t clear who the famous blogger is.
Usher: ‘Tameka Foster Spit on and attacked my girlfriend!’
More testimony in the ongoing child custody case of Usher Raymond IV vs Tameka Foster. During today’s proceedings, Usher explained a disturbing incident involving his crazed ex-wife, Tameka Foster, and his current boo, Grace Miguel.
According to TMZ:
… under questioning by his attorney, [Usher] revealed how Tameka once went ballistic and “wanted to fight” … when he showed up at her house with his new sidepiece.
Ush testified Tameka walked to his car and 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?”
He added, “She continued to spit. At this point she pulled the door open, tried to swing at her.”
Usher claims he had to get out of the car and block Tameka … who then hit him. Usher said he pleaded with Tameka to calm down, but claims “she threw a plate of food at the car” … as he fled the situation.
Update: Usher broke down in tears during a tense cross examination by Tameka Foster’s attorney Lisa West.
Mother of murdered 7-year-old Jorelys Rivera charged in domestic dispute with lesbian lover
According to WSB TV, Joselinne Rivera-Ruiz was arrested in Canton, GA, today following a domestic dispute with her lover, Maria Americano.
The two women got into a fight, and when police arrived, they found Americano locked in a bedroom with some children.
Police said Josephine Americano, Maria’s daughter, called police.
According to the police report, the women fought in front of their children from previous relationships with men.
Wounded attorney transferred to Shepherd Center for rehab
Adina Parson, the attorney who was shot 8 times — 3 times in the head — was transferred to Shepherd Center where she will undergo rehab to improve her quality of life.
Parson’s husband, Michael Parson, is accused of shooting his wife with the intent to kill.
Parson, 40, was shot as she left the Residences of Morgan Falls Apartments, off Roswell Road, around 11:45 p.m. on April 20. She was reportedly heading to pick up her husband from work.
Sandy Springs police initially said Michael Parson was not a suspect in the shooting. But Parson, who was cooperative at the start of the investigation, later refused to answer questions after holes developed in his story.
Parson remains in a Texas jail where he has been since he was stopped by the Texas Highway Patrol just before midnight Saturday. He was apprehended one day after Sandy Springs police issued a warrant for his arrest.
“He was taken into custody without incident,” said Capt. Steve Rose of Sandy Springs police.
Photo of the Day: Usher looking stressed in court
R&B crooner Usher Raymond appears to be stressing on day 3 of the Epic Raymond vs Raymond child custody battle in the Fulton County courthouse.
According to my spy, who has attended all of the court sessions, Usher had a very good day in court yesterday. His children’s court-appointed guardian recommended that Usher receive full custody of his and Tameka Foster’s two sons.
The court appointed guardian is back on the witness stand today. And my source tells me that Tameka Raymond’s attorney scored some huge points in her cross-examination of the court ordered guardian.
(See what the children’s court appointed guardian looks like after the break.)
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