Keke Palmer, Darius Jackson
Keke Palmer & Darius Jackson Are Attending Mediation Sessions To Settle Restraining Order & Custody Agreement
Actress Keke Palmer and her former boo Darius Jackson are moving to handle their legal situation privately.
The co-parents have reportedly asked a court judge to postpone their upcoming restraining order/custody battle case, citing their intentions to first attend mediation sessions.
Keke Palmer, Darius Jackson & Their Son
Radar Online reports that Lauren ‘Keke‘ Palmer 30, and Darius Jackson, 29, wrote in a recent court motion that they would like time to see if they can settle the issues of their relationship privately. The pair are reportedly scheduled to appear before a judge next week on December 5th so the “Nope” star can make her case as to why her temporary restraining order should be kept in place. If you recall, Palmer was awarded temporary sole custody of her infant son Leo, who she shares with Jackson, after accusing him of being increasingly physically and verbally abusive.
However, it seems the two have agreed to try and hash the matter out just between themselves first. Their joint filing reportedly read:
“[The parties] are concurrently filing a Stipulation and Order to continue The Court’s Order to Participate in Mediation currently set for November 29, 2023, and Petitioner’s Request for Domestic Violence Restraining Order, which is currently set for December 5, 2023, to allow the parties time to attend mediation.”
Adding:
“The parties request that the Mediation and Petitioner’s DVRO be continued on a mutually agreeable date,”
For anyone familiar with Palmer, the decision to try and privatize the proceeding moving forward doesn’t come as much of a shock. Historically, the TV and film star is rather coy about the specifics of her personal life. As everyone wondered if the two had broken up following Jackson mom shaming his then girlfriend over an outfit she wore to an Usher concert, the actress defiantly told people to “mind y’all’s business“. The pair were spotted out celebrating Palmer’s birthday some time before, though she wouldn’t confirm or deny if they were still romantically involved.
However, the relationship went completely viral after Palmer accused her ex of being physically abusive with her on more than one occasion. She wrote in her initial restraining order request that Jackson had choked her, hit her, and even alleged that he was once was rough with their son after becoming frustrated with his crying. Her recount, along with pictures and a police report, led a judge to quickly grant her request. Though by looking at the new motion, it seems the exes may be in a better place.
A judge has reportedly not yet ruled on the matter.
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