Deontay Wilder, the former heavyweight boxing champion, is facing serious allegations of domestic violence. His fiancée, Telli Swift, has recently been granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) against him. In this article, we delve into the details of the allegations and the legal actions taken.
Telli Swift and Deontay Wilder have been engaged since 2018. However, their relationship has been marred by disturbing incidents of abuse. Swift claims that Wilder physically and mentally harmed her over the course of six years.
The Allegations on Deontay Wilder
According to Swift, Wilder choked her on at least five occasions since 2018. In one horrifying incident, he shoved her face into a pillow for an extended period, nearly suffocating her. Additionally, Wilder spat on her multiple times and subjected her to ridicule. Swift also alleges that he expected her to engage in sexual activity with him three times a day.
Deontay Wilder's fiancée Telli Swift has reportedly now been granted a temporary restraining order against him as she has claimed he abused her on multiple occasions over the past six years. Swift alleges that Wilder choked her “at least five times”, spit on her several times and…
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A judge granted Swift a temporary restraining order, requiring Wilder to stay at least 100 yards away from both her and their six-year-old daughter until June 25. This legal action aims to protect Swift from any further harm.
Swift remains fearful of Wilder’s return from a fight in Saudi Arabia. She believes he is capable of being physically violent towards her. Furthermore, she discovered that Wilder had set up a surveillance system in their Los Angeles-area home, monitoring her without her consent.
The allegations against Deontay Wilder are serious and warrant thorough investigation. As the legal proceedings unfold, Telli Swift’s safety remains a priority. Domestic violence should never be tolerated, regardless of one’s fame or achievements in the boxing ring.