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Dwight Howard Accuses Wife Amber of Lying About Fertility in Order to Marry Him
Howard alleges Amber misled him about fertility and defamed him to others, while the couple agreed to stay 100 yards apart.
Former NBA star Dwight Howard filed for a protective order against Amber Howard in legal documents obtained by TMZ, accusing his estranged wife of misleading him before their marriage and damaging his reputation.
Howard claims Amber had a "history of lying and manipulating" him regarding fertility, alleging she knew she was unable to have children but denied that fact to influence his decision to marry.
In the filings, Howard describes her conduct as a "crusade of lies and defamation," claiming it cost him professional opportunities; he also denied her previous allegations that he used cocaine.
Both parties reached a temporary agreement requiring them to stay at least 100 yards away from each other; the court awarded Howard sole use of his Georgia mansion while he pays Amber $10,000 for moving expenses.
While Amber continues to deny these allegations, the legal dispute remains unresolved, marking a difficult transition for Howard, who recently retired from the NBA after a career featuring eight All-Star selections and three Defensive Player awards.