FormerRap Cityhost Big Tigger has been ordered to stay away from his wife and children after a Georgia judge granted a temporary protective order amid allegations of domestic violence, marking the latest development in a legal case that has drawn significant attention.
Court documents show thatBig Tigger, whose legal name is Darian Morgan, must remain at least 200 yards away from his wife, Alicia Brown, and their children. The order was granted after Brown petitioned a Fulton County court for protection. The ruling comes days after Morgan's arrest on aggravated assault and child cruelty charges, allegations he has denied.
According to court records, the temporary protective order prohibits Morgan from contacting Brown or the couple's children while the case proceeds through the legal system.
The judge also granted Brown temporary custody of the couple's minor children and exclusive use of the family home. In addition, Morgan was ordered to surrender access to the property's Ring camera system and remote gate controls.
The restrictions are expected to remain in effect until a scheduled court hearing, when both parties will have the opportunity to present their cases.
In her petition seeking the protective order, Brown alleged that an altercation took place in May during which Morgan slammed her head into a door.
According to the filing, Brown claimed the incident left her requiring stitches. The allegations formed part of her request for court protection.
The claims outlined in the petition have not been proven in court, and the legal proceedings remain ongoing.
The case has attracted widespread attention because of Morgan's long-standing public profile. He became a familiar face through his work as host of BET's influential music programmeRap City.
Brown's filing also included allegations that Morgan attempted to pressure her into denying the reported incident.
Source: International Business Times UK
