After Halle Bailey, Skai Jackson files for restraining order against son's father after chilling abuse allegations
Skai Jackson, who once ruled Disney Channel with sass and sparkle, is now making headlines for a far darker reason, and this time, it is real life, not a scripted drama. The 23-year-old actress has filed a restraining order against Deondre Burgin, the father of her newborn son Kasai, alleging terrifying instances of domestic abuse. And if you thought this was a one-time blow-up, buckle up, because the details are stomach-turning. This comes after Halle Bailey also filed for a restraining order against her ex boyfriend and YouTuber DDG for domestic violence. While some are supporting both the women, many ex-users slam them for choosing such guys and saying they "just want sympathy."
No shade but for me it's hard to feel sympathy for Skai Jackson or Halle Bailey when they're actively choosing GHETTO MEN- keep the legs closed and find yourself a real men not these musty boys pic.twitter.com/YJXta5wWF7
What is up with Skai and her son's father?
According to legal documents filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court, Jackson claims that on Mother's Day, yes, Mother's Day, Burgin allegedly assaulted her while she was holding their baby. He reportedly grabbed her by the hair, slammed her head against a car window, and punched her in the face. If that was not enough, she says this is just one horrific chapter in a longer story.
Skai Jackson filed a restraining order against the father of her baby after he allegedly assaulted her on Mother's Day. He allegedly grabbed Skai by her hair while she was holding their baby, slammed her head against a car window and punched her in the face. (TMZ) pic.twitter.com/zuxX46hLPF
The actress detailed an alleged six-month stretch where physical abuse was a weekly routine. Burgin is accused of choking her, scratching her, and bashing her head into walls. She also claims he shattered her phone, wrecked her television, and showed no signs of slowing down.
Burgin asked Skai to drink bleach when she was pregnant
And then came the most gut-wrenching claim of them all: Skai says that while she was pregnant, Burgin allegedly told her to drink bleach to kill their unborn child. She also alleges that he held her at knifepoint and threatened to stab her in the stomach if she dared scream for help.
One incident, which she reportedly has on video, allegedly shows Burgin punching through a bathroom door, slamming her into a wall, and choking her until she could not breathe. A source close to Jackson confirmed that her legal move was entirely about safety, for both her and her baby. The insider revealed that Jackson wanted to take 'all necessary steps' to protect her family from any more trauma.
The restraining order request
The restraining order request comes just months after Jackson revealed she had welcomed a baby in January, sharing a soft, intimate photo of Kasai's tiny hands. She even said in February that motherhood had been 'so positive' during her first red carpet appearance post-baby.
But behind that glowing exterior was a young mum fighting for her life. And now, she is done being silent.
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