Eric Adjepong ordered to stay away from daughter amid abuse claims
Celebrity chef Eric Adjepong has been ordered by a Maryland judge to stay away from his 7-year-old daughter following a finding of physical abuse. The protective order, which remains in effect until 2027, mandates supervised visits and requires the chef to complete parenting and therapy programs.
Why it matters
The case highlights serious allegations against a public figure and underscores the legal system's role in child protection and domestic safety.
"Top Chef" alum and popular Food Network host Eric Adjepong has been ordered to stay away from his 7-year-old daughter following an investigation into abuse claims. According to the Washington Post, a Maryland judge found that “there is a preponderance" of evidence to believe Adjepong physically abused his daughter, leading to a protective order that bars the celebrity chef from contacting or being alone with his daughter until he completes parenting courses and reunification therapy with the child. Adjepong’s former wife, Janell Davis-Mack, posted a screenshot of the case information on Instagram last week, writing that she and her daughter had been quiet long enough. "My daughter has watched me rebuild our life focused on our safety after I divorced her father four years ago," she wrote. "I’ve also taught her about body autonomy, consent, boundaries, and to tell the trusted adults around her when she feels unsafe.
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