'Top Chef' Eric Adjepong Allegedly Violated Ex-Wife's Restraining Order Before Daughter's Protective Order
Chef Eric Adjepong allegedly violated a restraining order involving his ex-wife shortly before his daughter obtained a separate protective order against him. Adjepong claims the contact was a misunderstanding regarding a court-mandated parenting app.
Why it matters
The story involves serious allegations of abuse and legal disputes involving a public figure, raising questions about domestic conduct and legal compliance.
"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.
Here's the deal ... Janell took Eric to court in January 2025 and successfully obtained a temporary protective order that barred him from contacting her by "any means."
Well, one day after the order was set -- on Jan. 23 -- Eric allegedly asked his former wife via the "OurFamilyWizard" parenting app to FaceTime him.
A court summons was issued ... and Eric was reminded to never contact her again. The protective order was effective through Feb. 4, 2025.
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