Keke Palmer granted restraining order after accusing ex of abuse

Los Angeles, California - Keke Palmer has been granted a temporary restraining order after accusing her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson, of domestic violence.

Keke Palmer has been granted a temporary restraining order after accusing her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson (r), of domestic violence.
Keke Palmer has been granted a temporary restraining order after accusing her ex-boyfriend, Darius Jackson (r), of domestic violence.  © REBECCA SAPP / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / GETTY IMAGES VIA AFP

On Thursday, the 30-year-old Nope star revealed in court documents that Jackson has repeatedly physically abused her, providing graphic photos of the incidents in her request for a restraining order and sole custody of their eight-month-old baby boy.

Palmer said that the abuse occurred throughout the two-year relationship, which began in 2021. She noted that the violence did not stop upon their final split in October.

According to Page Six, the Scream Queens actor alleged that Jackson attacked her on November 5 after she denied his request to bring their son, Leo, to a football game.

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"At that point, he lunged at me, grabbing at my neck and face, knocked me backwards over the couch, stole my phone out of my hands, and then ran out of the house," Palmer said.

That attack was documented in disturbing images submitted with the document, which see Palmer being thrown over the couch.

While Palmer is seeking sole custody, Jackson posted a photo of himself and Leo on Thursday with the caption, "I love you, son. See you soon."

Keke Palmer said she fears for her son's safety with ex Darius Jackson

Keke Palmer is seeking sole custody of her eight-month-old baby boy, whom she shares with Darius Jackson (r).
Keke Palmer is seeking sole custody of her eight-month-old baby boy, whom she shares with Darius Jackson (r).  © GREGG DEGUIRE / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

Per Us Weekly, Palmer said she became "concerned for Leo's safety" after an incident in September where Jackson "became very frustrated" at the baby's crying.

"Darius started getting rough with Leo physically, and I stepped in to make sure Darius would not hurt him," she said.

She added that while Leo was thankfully unharmed in the incident, Jackson hit her in the head afterward.

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The Nickelodeon alum credited her son, who was born in February, with giving her the courage to leave the relationship.

Jackson received intense backlash on social media in July after publicly shaming his then-girlfriend for the outfit she wore to an Usher concert.

While the personal trainer doubled down on his criticisms, Palmer appeared unbothered as she teamed up with Usher for a new music video.

In her filings, Palmer specifically requested that Jackson be "restrained from harassing me by publicly commenting" on her or their son.

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