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Chef Eric Adjepong Barred from Unsupervised Parenting for Year

7/24/2026

Summary

Adjepong Barred Contact

Judge Maurice C. Frazier issued order on July 10, 2026 barring chef Eric Adjepong from unsupervised contact with his 7-year-old daughter until July 10, 2027.
Following a petition by Janell Davis-Mack alleging abuse, Judge Frazier found a preponderance of evidence and ordered Adjepong to complete parenting classes and reunification therapy.
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department closed its sexual-abuse probe without charges while D.C. Child and Family Services Agency deemed the case unfounded.

Summary

Adjepong Defies Court

Adjepong continues to host Food Network’s “Wildcard Kitchen” and “Alex vs. America” despite a court order, after his 2024 speeding, reckless driving and DUI charges were dropped.
He posted Instagram Stories with Lennox, calling the past weeks “the most difficult of my life.”
The Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800-422-4453) and text option (BEGIN) are listed for assistance.

History

Historical Context

In 1993 Michael Jackson faced child-molestation accusations that ended with a $23 million civil settlement, prompting California courts to develop protocols for reporting and protecting alleged victims. Decades later, in July 2026 D.C. Judge Maurice C. Frazier issued a protective order limiting chef Eric Adjepong’s unsupervised contact, showing how earlier high-profile cases continue to shape judicial safeguards.

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Adjepong Barred Contact

Judge Maurice C. Frazier issued order on July 10, 2026 barring chef Eric Adjepong from unsupervised contact with his 7-year-old daughter until July 10, 2027.
Following a petition by Janell Davis-Mack alleging abuse, Judge Frazier found a preponderance of evidence and ordered Adjepong to complete parenting classes and reunification therapy.
District of Columbia Metropolitan Police Department closed its sexual-abuse probe without charges while D.C. Child and Family Services Agency deemed the case unfounded.

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