Halle Bailey Accuses Ex-Boyfriend DDG of Physical and Verbal Abuse, Gets Temporary Restraining Order

Halle Bailey Accuses Ex-Boyfriend DDG of Physical and Verbal Abuse, Gets Temporary Restraining Order

Lester Cohen/Getty; Gary Gershoff/Getty Halle Bailey filed for a restraining order against her ex, DDG, alleging physical and verbal abuse Bailey alleges in her request for a restraining order DDG bruised her and chipped her front tooth, and accused him of weaponizing his online following Bailey also requested custody of her son, Halo, during her stay in Italy for filming an upcoming project Halle Baileyaccused her ex-boyfriend and father of her child,DDG, of abuse, and was granted a temporary restraining order against him, per court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, May 13. The Little Mermaidstar, 25, detailed alleged incidents of abuse she claims to have endured at the hands of DDG, 27, whose full name is Darryl Dwayne Granberry. The former couple's son, Halo Saint Granberry, born in December 2023, is also protected from DDG under the temporary restraining order, which was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court. The temporary restraining order requires DDG, a rapper and Twitch streamer, to remain over 100 yards away from Bailey and Halo at all times, including at Halo's school and Bailey's vehicle. Bailey and DDG began their relationship in 2022 andultimately split in 2024. PEOPLE reached out to lawyers for Bailey and representatives for DDG for comment. TMZwas the first to report the news. Bailey's request for a restraining order obtained by PEOPLE detail several incidents of alleged abuse, with specific instances dating back to January 2025. "I realize that there is no placating Darryl. I cannot allow this abuse any longer," Bailey wrote in the documents. Among the allegations made against DDG are that he frequently verbally abused Bailey, often calling her "a bitch" or "evil" in front of their 2-year-old son. "Whenever he wishes to cause upset, he starts badmouthing me to his several millions of fans," Bailey wrote in her declaration. The declaration continued, "He claims I am withholding our son and that I am with other men. As a result, I then receive threats and hate on social media. He seems to try to set up drama for his fans. He goes 'live' ranting about me and alleges that I am keeping Halo from him. This is false. I have requested a set schedule, which he refuses." Halle Bailey/Instagram Bailey filed a police report with the Los Angeles Police Department in March, according to the declaration. DDG allegedly entered her home after she warned him that she and Halo were sick with Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) and that Halo could not leave the house, Bailey claims in her declaration. In response, DDG allegedly began screaming profanities at Bailey, damaging her Ring camera, and attempting to take the child without her consent. The request for a restraining order include photographic evidence of the alleged abuse, including an earlier incident that allegedly resulted in injuries to Bailey. Photos show her chipped front tooth and a large bruise on her bicep. An alleged text message was also submitted as evidence. Bailey spent Mother's Day in St. Lucia with her sister,Chloe Bailey, despite DDG allegedly accusing her of visiting the island to be with a man. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. The text message exhibited with the court documents, sent on Sunday, May 11, read, "Darryl, are u not tired of harassing me? you make up a new lie on me everyday.. i'm in st lucia having fun with shermay and chloe. not with any man out here. i wouldn't do that, i have halo. i told ur mom i was gonna be with my sister last week.. please let me enjoy my mother's day in peace. i hope you are okay and feel better soon." Bailey has requested custody of Halo while she films an upcoming project in Italy for two months, beginning on June 7. "I have family and a nanny who will be traveling with me to care for Halo while I am working," the court document detailed. "I also ask the Court to order Darryl to cease and desist from posting and/or streaming on any and all platforms about about Halo and/or me, including but not limited to Youtube, Twitch, Tiktok, Instagram, and Twitter/X," the request read. "He is a YouTube and Twitch Blogger and creates a fan frenzy by making false claims about me. This has caused me to feel afraid and victimized. His fans then threaten me. I am often scared for my life and Halo's safety. #freehalo has become a slogan online." Bailey also asked the judge to order DDG to attend a Batterer Intervention Program, and to show proof he completed the 52-week program. A court hearing in the case was scheduled for June 4. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go tothehotline.org. All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article onPeople

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May 13, 2025

Halle Bailey Accuses Ex-Boyfriend DDG of Physical and Verbal Abuse, Gets Temporary Restraining Order

Halle Bailey Accuses Ex-Boyfriend DDG of Physical and Verbal Abuse, Gets Temporary Restraining Order Lester Cohen/Getty; Gary Gershoff/Getty...

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Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1

Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie Jacob Wilson hit a pair of two-run homers and the Athletics pounded out a season-high 18 hits in beating the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-1 on Tuesday night to open a three-game series. Wilson went 4 for 5 and had four RBIs, boosting his batting average to .363. His 58 hits are second in the majors behind Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees. The 23-year-old shortstop from Los Angeles had his eighth multihit game in his last 12. He had his first career four-hit game last week against Seattle. Wilson has struck out just nine times and leads American League rookies in batting average and several other categories. Jeffrey Springs (5-3) got the win, allowing one run and six hits in seven innings. He struck out four. The Dodgers returned from a season-long, 10-game trip to lose at home where they are 15-4. Michael Conforto had a career-high three doubles for the Dodgers, who had won 11 of 15. The Dodgers' lone run came on Wilson's fielding error that scored Chris Taylor in the third. Landon Knack (2-1) took the loss, giving up five runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings. Key moment Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas pitched the ninth and the A's took advantage. He gave up back-to-back homers on consecutive pitches to Miguel Andujar and JJ Bleday, who went deep on a 39-mph pitch. The A's had a season-high five homers in the game. Key stat Conforto and Will Smith were a combined 6 for 8 while the rest of the Dodgers had two hits. Up next RH Gunnar Hoglund (1-0, 2.38 ERA) makes his third start of the season on Wednesday for the Athletics since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas against Dodgers RH Yoshinobu Yamamoto (4-3, 1.80). ___ AP MLB:https://apnews.com/hub/mlb

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May 13, 2025

Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1

Jacob Wilson goes 4 for 5 with a pair of 2-run homers to lead A's over Dodgers 11-1 LOS ANGELES (AP) — Rookie Jacob Wilson hit a pair of...

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The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?

The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 1989 shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez in Los Angeles gripped the nation. The killings of the entertainment executive and his wife in their wealthy Beverly Hills neighborhood were brutal. Their son Lyle Menendez was the one who called 911, with the brothers initially claiming the killing was Mafia-related or connected to their father's business dealings. Lyle Menendez was attending Princeton University, and his younger brother Erik Menendez was a tennis star. The brothers were later arrested, charged and convicted for their parents' deaths. The brothers have argued that they committed the crimes in self-defense after years of abuse by their father. On Tuesday, the brothers weregranted their first chance at freedomin decades. A Los Angeles judge reduced the brothers' sentences from life in prison without parole to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. Here's what to know: Why is the case famous? Coming on the heels of the O.J. Simpson trial, the nation was hungry for true crime TV. The brothers' first trial was one of the first to be almost entirely televised on Court TV. It spawned documentaries, television specials and dramatizations. The Netflix drama "Monsters: Lyle and Erik Menendez Story" and the documentary "The Menendez Brothers," released in the fall of 2024, have been credited for bringing new attention to the case. What happened at resentencing? The brothers' lawyers turned to family members and those who knew the brothers since their conviction to speak to their character and rehabilitation in prison in front of Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Michael Jesic. The Menendez family have supported the brothers and called for their release since their resentencing effort began last fall. Prosecutors, who have opposed the brothers' resentencing, did not call any witnesses. They've argued the brothers haven't taken full responsibility for their crimes. Erik and Lyle Menendez appeared virtually to read their statements to the court. "You did not deserve what I did to you, but you inspire me to do better," Erik Menendez said, addressing his family. Jesic issued his decision immediately after the brothers spoke, granting them a new sentence of 50 years to life. How soon could they go before the parole board? The brothers are immediately eligible for parole under California's youthful offender law because they committed the crime at ages 18 and 21, both under the age of 26. Parole suitability hearings are conducted by a state board to determine if a person should be released. An inmate will be scheduled for their first hearing no later than six months following their eligibility date, according to board policy. They already have a hearing before the board scheduled for June 13 in a clemency petition they've submitted to Gov. Gavin Newsom. It's not yet clear if that will serve as their formal parole hearing or if a separate one will be scheduled. Newsom ordered the state parole board to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment for him to determine their danger to the public if released. Anne Bremner, a trial lawyer in Seattle, said the brothers will have some pressure on them to prepare for the parole board and impress upon them that they should be let out. "My guess is the parole board has been watching this and of course they've done these risk assessments already," she said. They know "who these two are, what their alleged crimes were and what they've done since the time that they were incarcerated until today." What happens if parole is denied or granted? If they are denied at their first parole hearing, they will continue to receive subsequent hearings until they are granted release. If parole is granted, Newsom could still move to override the board. If he lets the parole decision stand, the brothers would be released from prison. What other avenues do they have for release? In May 2023, the brothers' attorneys also filed a petition for habeas corpus to the court, asking for a new trial in light of new evidence of their sexual abuse. LA prosecutors have filed a motion opposing that petition, but its status is unclear. ___ Associated Press writer Hallie Golden in Seattle contributed.

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May 13, 2025

The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next?

The Menendez brothers had their sentences reduced. What's next? LOS ANGELES (AP) — The 1989 shotgun murders of Jose and Kitty Menendez i...

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Chandra Wilson Says After 20 Years, ‘It Is Time’ to Watch “Grey’s Anatomy” for Herself: ‘Got as Far as Season 3’ (Exclusive)

Chandra Wilson Says After 20 Years, 'It Is Time' to Watch "Grey's Anatomy" for Herself: 'Got as Far as Season 3' (Exclusive)

Disney/Anne Marie Fox Chandra Wilson tells PEOPLE she started watchingGrey's Anatomyduring the COVID pandemic and made it up to season 3 Wilson and James Pickens Jr. are the only two remaining season 1 stars who regularly appear on the show "I'm always excited that we have the opportunity to keep these stories going forward," Wilson tells PEOPLE Chandra Wilsonhas spent the last two decades starring inGrey's Anatomy, giving her little opportunity to watch and enjoy the show. In a red carpet interview with PEOPLE before the Disney 2025 Upfront presentation in New York on Tuesday, May 13, Wilson says she began watchingGrey's Anatomyduring COVID, but only got up to season 3! "I got as far as season three during COVID, and then we went back to work, so I stopped, and then I haven't gone back since, so it's time, right?" Wilson, 55, exclusively tells PEOPLE. "I need to go back.  I need to know what they're talking about." Wilson stars asDr. Miranda Bailey, whom she has played on the long-running ABC medical drama since the show's first season in 2005.James Pickens Jr., who stars as Dr. Richard Webber, is the only other first-season star still regularly appearing on the show. John Nacion/WireImage However,Ellen Pompeo, who was the lead star through season 19 as Dr. Meredith Grey, continues making sporadic appearances. Pompeo, 55, recently toldEl Paísshe sawno financial reason to leaveGrey'spermanently. Wilson also sees no reason to leave, mostly because she loves playing Miranda so much. "I enjoy bringing her to life," Wilson tells PEOPLE. "I enjoy people seeing different sides of her. I enjoy that her hair keeps changing all the time." Wilson also notes that the cast and crew still love making the show, too. "It's really exciting and as long as they want us to do it, hey, we'll be here to do it," Wilson says. Grey's Anatomywill start its 22nd season in the fall and will pass 450 episodes early in the new season. Wilson says they started celebrating the milestone last year. Disney/Anne Marie Fox Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "I'm always excited that we have the opportunity to keep these stories going forward, and, you know, to keep our family together and keep it moving forward," Wilson tells PEOPLE of the show's future. "I don't have the slightest idea what a season 22 would be about." Once the season 21 finale airs, Wilson says fans will be left wondering, "What in the world is season 22 gonna be about?" Grey's Anatomyairs on ABC on Thursdays at 10 p.m. ET, with new episodes available to stream on Hulu the next day. Read the original article onPeople

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Chandra Wilson Says After 20 Years, ‘It Is Time’ to Watch “Grey’s Anatomy” for Herself: ‘Got as Far as Season 3’ (Exclusive)

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Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

The recent chronic delays and cancellations at New Jersey's largest airport have highlighted the shortage of air traffic controllers and the aging equipment they use, whichPresident Donald Trump's administration wants to replace. The Federal Aviation Administration is working on a short-term fix to the problems at the Newark airport that includes technical repairs and cutting flights to keep traffic manageable while dealing with a shortage of controllers. Officials are meeting with all the airlines that fly out of Newark starting Wednesday to discuss the plan. But even before those problems, aviation was already in the spotlight ever since the deadlymidair collisionof a passenger jet and a U.S. Army helicopter above Washington, D.C., in January, and a string of other crashes and mishaps since then. The investigations into those crashes continue while the U.S. Department of Transportation tries to make progress on the long-standing issues of not having enough air traffic controllers and relying onoutdated equipment. A U.S. Senate hearing Wednesday morning will focus on the FAA's efforts. What happened in Newark? Twice in the past two-and-a-half weeks, the radar and communications systems that air traffic controllers in Philadelphia who direct planes in and out of Newark rely on failed for a short time. That happened because the lines that carry the radar signal down from another FAA facility in New York failed, and the backup system didn't work immediately. So the controllers were left unable to see or talk to the planes around Newark Liberty International Airport for as long as 90 seconds onApril 28andMay 9. The lines — some of which were old copper wires — failed a third time on Sunday, but that time the backup system worked and the radar stayed online. But the first one of those stressful situations prompted five to seven controllers to take a 45-day trauma leave, and that worsened the existing staff shortage at the Philadelphia control facility, prompting the FAA to limit the number of flights in Newark each day. The FAA currently has 22 fully certified air traffic controllers and five supervisors assigned to Newark in the Philadelphia facility, but the agency wants to have 38 controllers there. Another 21 controllers are in training there, and 10 of them are certified on at least part of the area. What has been done in Newark? The FAA quickly limited the number of flights in Newark to between 24 and 28 arrivals and the same number of departures every hour to make sure the remaining controllers could handle them safely. At times when controller staffing is especially lean, like Monday, the FAA is limiting traffic even further. Before the problems, 38 or 39 flights would take off and land every hour in Newark. The meetings FAA officials are having with all the airlines starting Wednesday are focused on a plan that continues limiting takeoffs and landings to no more than 28 apiece an hour until at least mid-June. By then, a runway construction project should be wrapped up, and the controllers who took trauma leave would be scheduled to return. After that, the FAA has said it might be able to bump up the limit to 34 arrivals and 34 departures an hour. Meanwhile, the number of flights a day must be cut because the airport can't handle everyone on the schedule. That's why Newark has generally led the nation in cancellations and delays in recent weeks. After the FAA meets with the airlines, it will give them a couple of weeks to submit information in writing, so it won't issue a decision before May 28. The FAA has been able to install new fiber optic lines at Newark airport and the two other major airports in the New York area — Kennedy International and LaGuardia — but those are still being tested and won't come online until the end of the month. Officials were able to update some computer software last week thatkept the radarfrom going offline a third time on Sunday when the primary linefailed yet again. Longer-term, the FAA is also planning to build a new radar system in Philadelphia, so that controllers there won't have to rely on the signal piped down from New York anymore. But that might not be done for months, although officials are working with contractors to speed up that project. Why not hire more controllers? The FAA has been working for a long time to hire more air traffic controllers to replace retiring workers and handle the growing air traffic. But it can be hard to find good candidates for the stressful positions, and it takes years to train controllers to do the job. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has made several moves to try to hire more controllers. The FAA is trying to shorten the time it takes between when someone applies to the air traffic controller academy in Oklahoma City and when they start, and the agency is also trying to improve the graduation rate there by offering more support to the students. The candidates with the highest scores on the entrance exam are also getting top priority. The FAA is also offering bonuses to experienced controllers if they opt not to retire early and continue working to help ease the shortage. More high-tech simulators are also being used at airports across the country, including Newark, to train air traffic controllers. The FAA said Tuesday that controllers tend to complete training more quickly when they use one of the 111 simulators it has. "These new simulators give air traffic control trainees a high-tech space to learn, develop and practice their skills," said acting FAA Administrator Chris Rocheleau. What about the outdated equipment? The Transportation Department plans to ask Congress for billions and billions of dollars to pay for an overhaul of the air traffic control system nationwide to replace the 618 radars, install 4,600 new high-speed connections and upgrade all the computers controllers use. The exact price tag hasn't been determined. Duffy blames former President Joe Biden's administration for failing to upgrade the air traffic control system, but Congress first recognized the system was struggling to keep up with the growing number of flights as far back as the 1990s, so the problems go back decades — long before the Biden or first Trump administrations. Biden's former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has defended their efforts to upgrade some of the technology and expand air traffic controller hiring. Some of the decades-old computer equipment that controllers rely on was on display at last week's news conference about the plan, which has drawn broad support from more than 50 groups across the industry. Duffy has used an assortment of colorful metaphors to emphasize how old the equipment is, saying the gear looks like it came off the set of the movie "Apollo 13" and comparing it to a 1967 Volkswagen Beetle.

byRicky Wilson

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May 13, 2025

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment

Newark problems and recent crashes put focus on air traffic controller shortage and aging equipment The recent chronic delays and cancellati...

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