Keisha Buchanan of Sugababes Allegedly Assaulted by Ex-Footballer Who Dictated Her Diet
Sugababes Singer Keisha Buchanan’s former partner, a footballer, reportedly conducted a decade-long "campaign of terror and abuse" against her.
The court was informed of the accusations made against Taiwo. Leo Atieno, aged 39, faced various forms of intimidation including physical abuse and being prohibited from wearing red lipstick, along with several other coercive acts.
Taiwo, who participated in soccer games, Kenya and Luton The town reportedly grabbed the 40-year-old woman by the throat, hit her arm, and struck her back during three separate attacks.
Keisha has similarly claimed financial abuse, suggesting that Taiwo was allegedly managing her finances and dictating various aspects of her day-to-day activities. This included determining when Keisha could bathe or visit the gym, as well as regulating her diet and television viewing choices.
They initially met up in 2011, with the purported mistreatment occurring from 2015 to 2018.
The allegations also state that he prevented her from wearing red lipstick and supposedly reached out to the singer requesting £25,000, according to what was presented in court.
He has similarly faced accusations of pestering the celebrity following their breakup and potential violations of a legal injunction that prohibits him from reaching out to her.
Prosecutor Edward Kalber informed Willesden Magistrates' Court today: "The offense is serious in nature and has led to significant issues for the defendant, encompassing both psychological and physical distress."
'The complainant indicates that during the time she resided with the defendant, she was not permitted to handle her own correspondence or manage her financial affairs.'
'The complainant would need to request funds every time she required them.'
'The defendant would become irritated when the complainant wore red lipstick. He scolded her, calling her vulgar, and claimed she resembled a prostitute every time she sported this look.'
Mr. Kalber added, "This subsequently contributed to her eating disorders because the defendant controlled her diet."
Taiwo reportedly conducted three attacks on Keisha, with two occurring in the defendant’s bedroom and one taking place in the front room.
It is claimed that the singer had to go through physiotherapy due to the reported physical abuse.
Despite being prohibited by a court order from reaching out to her through any means, the football player supposedly persisted in attempting to get in touch with his former partner and is now charged with harassment spanning three years.
The announcement of the court case coincides with SugaBabes returning to their concert tours.
The famous triad, consisting of Keisha Buchanan, Mutya Buena, and Siobhan Donaghy , has enjoyed a series of prestigious festival selections – including a highly acclaimed performance at Glastonbury 2024 .
Following numerous lineup alterations – and an extended legal dispute over the ownership Sugababes The initial lineup of the girls has reunited for their first significant UK arena tour.
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