Tyrese has posted a lengthy statement on Instagram after being accused by his ex-wife of attacking his 10-year-old daughter Shayla.
The 38-year-old actor accused Norma Gibson of being jealous of his new marriage while insisting he’s a good father.
According to a new report Norma – who was married to the star from 2007 to 2009 – has been granted a restraining order against Tyrese after accusing the star of beating their daughter so hard ‘she couldn’t sit down’
Tyrese released a statement on Instagram on Wednesday in response to accusations from his ex-wife that he attacked his daughter Shayla last month
On Wednesday the actor shared a collection of family photos and a long caption which read: ‘I’m sorry I got re-married, I’m sorry we didn’t work out I’m sorry you haven’t been able to find another man since we separated
The Furious 7 star continued: ‘Sometimes you get married and have kids and things just don’t work out, but I have NEVER wished harm on you……. I was hoping by now you got over what we used to be… But I see the attacks just won’t stop so I believe this too will pass and God and the courts will reveal the truth…..
‘I want you to know I still love you and wish you the best in all that you’re looking to do… I just simply wanna co-parent and raise Shayla to be a respectful, decent, smart angel that I know she is…’
The 38-year-old star has accused Norma Gibson of being jealous that he has remarried and that she ‘hasn’t been able to find a man’
Norma – who was married to the star from 2007-2009 – has been granted a restraining order after accusing Tyrese of beating their daughter so hard ‘she couldn’t sit down’
Tyrese maintained his innocence as he went on: ‘Paint your picture but God knows the truth…… if I was a bad dad I wouldn’t of went from 80/20 to 70/30 to 60/40 to 50/50 custody in my favor……
‘That’s my story and I’m sticking to it…. More truths coming soon……. Child custody family issues are the worst…….’ he concluded.
Norma has reportedly been granted full custody of Shayla – with no visitation by Tyrese allowed – until an October 2 court hearing.
The request for protection was granted by a judge, barring Tyrese from directly or indirectly contacting his ex or daughter until the hearing.
Norma alleges Tyrese ‘went into a rage, pushed our daughter to the ground, pinned her face down, put his knees on her back, grabbed her hands with one arm and beat her with the other.’
Norma has reportedly been granted full custody of Shayla – with no visitation by Tyrese allowed – until an October 2 court hearing
In legal documents seen by The Blast Norma describes an incident on August 19 in which she claims Tyrese pinned their daughter to the ground and viciously beat her.
She alleges Tyrese ‘went into a rage, pushed our daughter to the ground, pinned her face down, put his knees on her back, grabbed her hands with one arm and beat her with the other.’
Shayla was staying with Tyrese at the time and Norma claims the fight started when he accused the girl of stealing money she got for her birthday from her own piggy bank.
Norma alleges that her daughter told her, ‘Mum, dad beat me so hard that it hurts when I sit down.’
Tyrese’s ex is allegedly afraid that he may abduct their daughter to Dubai where he visits often and has ‘significant influence and power’ with the royals in Dubai and the United Arab Emirates.
‘Paint your picture but God knows the truth..’ Tyrese wrote on Instagram alongside a collection of family photos with Norma and Shayla
She also claims Tyrese has a long history of domestic abuse, and she says he has been diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and manic behavior.
Tyrese’s attorney accuses Norma of ‘making up stories about beatings and abuse.’
Sources claim he is planning to vigorously fight his ex on all allegations.
Tyrese secretly tied the knot on Valentine’s Day this year with a woman named Samantha Lee.
Sources close to the pair say they met after Tyrese posted an open letter to his ‘wife of the future’ in 2015, and were put in touch through mutual friends.
New love: Tyrese secretly tied the knot on Valentine’s Day this year with a woman named Samantha Lee (pictured)
In a social media post shortly after the wedding the star revealed he’d hoped to keep the big news a secret.
He wrote: ‘We’re humbled by the outpouring of love! We appreciate all of the prayers and well wishes. Sometimes when you pray you get exactly what your heart desires. I got #MyBlackQueen I didn’t just marry her I married my daughters new example.
‘We are all flawed, sinners and have made mistakes but I hope you decide to keep loving, keep the faith and God will to send you what’s yours…. #Amen.’
‘#MyBlackQueen’: In a social media post shortly after the wedding the star revealed he’d hoped to keep the big news a secret but thanked everyone for their well wishes