Wendy Williams blocked from dinner outing with niece and new lawyer amid ongoing guardianship dispute
Wendy Williams was reportedly prevented from joining her niece and newly retained attorney for dinner, despite earlier assurances from her court-appointed guardian that she has the freedom to visit with family, according to TMZ.
The planned outing involved Williams, her niece Alex Finnie, and her new lawyer, high-profile attorney Joe Tacopina. The three were set to meet at a New York City restaurant when, according to insiders, Williams' guardian, Sabrina Morrissey, blocked the visit. Williams remains at an assisted living facility and was not allowed to leave the fifth floor, which she has privately referred to as 'a luxury prison.'
The decision contradicts a recent letter sent to TMZ by Morrissey's legal team, asserting that Williams is not isolated and is free to see family members at any time. The exact reason behind denying this outing remains unclear.
Some close to Williams believe the decision may be tied to her efforts to end the guardianship. Sources say that if a judge does not terminate the arrangement soon, Williams will seek a jury trial with Tacopina as her lead counsel. The veteran attorney, known for his high-profile courtroom wins, recently represented A$AP Rocky in a successful defense.
While Wendy was unable to attend, Finnie and Tacopina went ahead with the dinner, reportedly using the time to discuss legal strategy over the meal.
Her ongoing guardianship issues were recently spotlighted in the documentary Where Is Wendy Williams?, which delves into her health challenges, financial control, and restricted independence.
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