‘Top Chef’ Star Eric Adjepong
Allegedly Violated Ex’s Protective Order …
Before Daughter Obtained Order Against Him
“Top Chef” star Eric Adjepong allegedly violated a restraining order against his ex-wife, Janell Mack, more than a year before his daughter obtained a protective order against him … TMZ has learned.
A court summons was issued … and Eric was reminded to never contact her again. The protective order was effective through Feb. 4, 2025.
Eric told TMZ via his attorney … “The alleged violation entailed Mr. Adjepong contacting his ex-wife regarding their daughter through the OurFamilyWizard app, a court-mandated communications app used during the parties’ divorce and custody proceedings. The alleged violation was dismissed because the court recognized that the required method of communication was the OurFamilyWizard app, creating a conflict with the protective order.”
We broke the story … on Wednesday, the former couple’s daughter Lennox successfully obtained a year-long protective order after Eric was accused of sexually abusing her. The allegations were brought to Child and Family Services on May 1, which then notified Washington, D.C. police, who found no probable cause that a crime occurred.
The Food Network personality told TMZ through his attorney he is abiding by the order, adding … “It is my fervent hope that in the future my ex-wife and I can resolve these matters privately and through the proper legal channels, rather than in the press, if only for the well-being of our daughter.”
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