In the ongoing saga involving Anthony Edwards and his ex, Ayesha Howard, there’s been a lot of back-and-forth this past week, focusing on their daughter, Aubri Summer Edwards. Howard recently addressed persistent claims about accepting money from the Minnesota Timberwolves star in a situation involving their daughter's custody and support.
In a now-deleted Instagram story, Howard clarified rumors during an "ask me anything" session. A question came up about whether she had received $100,000 from Edwards for an abortion she never intended to have.
Howard vehemently denied these allegations, stating her firm stance against abortion and emphasizing that she has never accepted money to terminate a pregnancy. "It is so unfortunate that people are really stooping this low to create narratives," she expressed.
Howard reiterated that she has always treated her children's lives as non-negotiable.
Amidst the swirling rumors, another claim arose suggesting Edwards had asked the court to allow him to pay over $1 million in child support upfront, rather than through ongoing payments over 18 years. This notion was fueled by users on social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. The claims gained traction but lacked a direct mention of Howard, even as posts suggested the NBA star made a lump sum payment to cover child support fully.
Reports, including one from People, have debunked these child support rumors, affirming that no such payment arrangement exists. Edwards himself has not commented on these financial allegations.
In legal developments, Anthony Edwards has reportedly informed the court of his agreement for Ayesha Howard to have sole legal and physical custody of their daughter, Aubri, who was born in October 2024. According to documents from "In Touch," Edwards consented to Howard's custody request and expressed no interest in seeking visitation rights following a paternity test confirming him as the father. "I am not seeking child custody or visitation of Aubri," Edwards is quoted in court filings, clarifying that remaining matters are strictly financial.
Furthermore, Ayesha Howard, currently unemployed, has appealed to a Georgia judge to grant her temporary child support as they continue to navigate this complex situation.
