Jennifer
Hudson‘s ex-fiance, David Otunga, has released his own statement
following news that the pair ended their ten-year relationship.
PEOPLE exclusively confirmed on
Thursday that Hudson, 36, and Otunga, 37, have been in the “process of
ending their relationship for a number of months,” according to a statement
from the singer’s rep.
“Today, Jennifer requested and
received a protective order against her ex-fiancé. Jennifer’s actions are
solely taken in the best interest of their son [8-year-old David Daniel Otunga
Jr.],” the statement concluded.
Otunga’s attorney, Tracy M. Rizzo,
released a statement to PEOPLE on behalf of the former pro wrestler following
the split news accusing the Oscar winner of getting the protective order to
stop him from getting primary custody of their son.
“David Otunga has been trying to
negotiate the terms of an amicable parenting agreement with Ms. Hudson for
several weeks now,” the statement read.
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“However, when it became apparent to
Ms. Hudson that Mr. Otunga would be the parent granted residential care of the
child, as a result of Mr. Otunga being the child’s primary caregiver while Ms.
Hudson pursues her career all over the world, Ms. Hudson decided to file a
meritless Petition for Order of Protection in an effort to gain an unfair
advantage in the custody dispute,” the statement continued.
Otunga proposed to Hudson in September 2008 after
less than a year of dating. Then nearly a year later, in August 2009,
they welcomed their only child, David Jr., now 8.
“As a result of Mr. Otunga’s career
in the WWE, Ms. Hudson felt that she could give an award winning performance in
court to portray herself as the victim. Mr. Otunga has never abused or harassed
Ms. Hudson or their son, and it is unfortunate, especially in today’s climate,
that she would feel the need to make these false allegations against him. Mr.
Otunga looks forward to his day in court and in being awarded the residential
care of the parties’ only child,” the statement concluded.
In April, ahead of her debut as a
coach on season 13 of The Voice, Hudson appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show during which she
discussed her nearly nine-year engagement with host Ellen
DeGeneres.
“I’m not in a rush. He ain’t going
nowhere,” the mother of one said of delaying her nuptials to Otunga.
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