Howard snapped a photo of the audience, which included journalists covering the hearing on Tuesday in which the Oscar-nominated actor is trying to overturn a settlement agreement with his ex-wife. He claimed that his ex-wife held sex tapes and photos to blackmail him for more support than she was entitled to receive.
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Howard’s attorney Brian Kramer played audio of a 2011 telephone conversation between Howard and Ghent in which she threatened to sell information if he didn’t pay her.
Though she alleged Terrence grabbed her by the neck, pushed her against the bathroom wall and began strangling her, he has has insisted it was mutual combat, claiming she pepper spayed him during the fight.
Howard and Ghent were married in 2010 and filed for divorce a year later.
In addition to a black eye, Michelle said she had contusions and swelling.
On July 11, Terrence Howard squared off in court with ex-wife Michelle Ghent and the first witness was the actor’s sister-in-law, Yvonne Howard.
According to Howard the statements by Ghent should be considered as extortion and requests the court to overturn their divorce.
Decide Thomas Trent Lewis dominated that Ghent’s testimony shall be restricted as a result of she didn’t file sure pleadings earlier than the listening to. The judge added Terrence Howard could only present evidence of duress and extortion attempts that happened outside of the pair’s mediation in 2012.
Meanwhile, 20th Century Fox, which produces Empire, is now currently seeking guidance on where to send Howard’s earnings from the show. It additionally referred to as for him to pay his spouse a share of his earnings in spousal help.
“We’re done having this discussion”, Howard said.
After a few moments, the presiding judge wanted the actor’s phone searched, but authorities found that the photos had been deleted.
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Howard acquired an Oscar nomination for his starring position in 2005’s “Hustle & Movement”.
