Guardianship

Wendy Williams Battles for Freedom from Restrictive Guardianship, Enlists High-Profile Lawyer Joe Tacopina

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Wendy Williams, a prominent television personality, is currently embroiled in efforts to terminate her guardianship, asserting that it unfairly restricts her freedom. In her quest for autonomy, Williams has enlisted famed attorney Joe Tacopina, known for his successful defense of A$AP Rocky, to represent her. This development underscores Williams’ determination to resume control over her personal and professional life. Tacopina, who recently shared insights on a podcast, expressed his disapproval of Williams’ guardianship, describing it as excessively restrictive. He recounted his initial shock upon learning the details of Williams’ situation, which he compared unfavorably to … Read more

Wendy Williams Expresses Feeling “Imprisoned” Under New Legal Guardianship

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NEW YORK — Renowned U.S. talk show host Wendy Williams has publicly expressed her distress over being placed under a guardianship overseen by a designated attorney. Williams, who has long been a major figure in entertainment journalism, described her situation as akin to being “in prison,” shedding light on the personal impacts of her ongoing health and financial oversight disputes. Wendy Williams, the 58-year-old host known for her candid celebrity interviews and vibrant persona on TV’s “The Wendy Williams Show,” has faced a turbulent year marked by health challenges and changes in her career management. … Read more

Former Financial Adviser of Wendy Williams Raises Concerns About Her Deteriorating Health Under Court-Ordered Guardianship

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Miami, Florida – Wendy Williams’ former financial adviser is raising concerns about her health and questioning her court-ordered guardianship. Recent reports suggest that Williams has been diagnosed with dementia and aphasia, which has left many shocked considering her successful talk show career just a few years ago. LaShawn Thomas, her ex-financial adviser from the Miami Entertainment Law Group, shared a video of Williams on Instagram. In the video, Williams appears alert and aware, contradicting the incoherent portrayal shown in the trailer of Lifetime’s upcoming documentary “Where Is Wendy Williams?” Thomas claims that someone threatened him … Read more