Darnell “Superchef” Ferguson’s lawyer called his burglary and strangulation charges “misleading” and “false” after he allegedly threatened to kill his estranged wife, Tatahda Ferguson.
“Darnell and his wife are separated, and are working together to find a new balance for their family,” his lawyer, Krsna Tibbs, told Pvnew Thursday.
“They had a disagreement on January 2 that was subsequently reported to the authorities in a misleading and false manner.”
His lawyer said that the Food Network star — who shares eight kids with his estranged wife — hopes “these issues will be resolved shortly and in a way that is least disruptive to their blended family of eight children.”
“We ask at this time for privacy for Darnell and the entire family so that they can heal and continue to work on coparenting as they move forward with their divorce.”
Pvnew has reached out to Tatahda for comment but didn’t hear back at the time of publication.
The woman claimed to police she feared he would sexually assault her, but he instead left the home with her debit and credit cards, as well as her identification.
Police noted there were noticeable wounds on the woman.
Pvnew confirmed Darnell was charged with burglary, terroristic threatening and strangulation following the alleged altercation.
He was also charged with assault, menacing, theft-receipt of a stolen credit or debit card and criminal mischief.
documents obtained by Pvnew further revealed a request for emergency protection against him was submitted and granted on Jan. 2.
Meanwhile, Darnell was released on a $10,000 bond after pleading not guilty to the charges.
He will appear in court on Jan. 17 for a preliminary hearing.
If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
