Marcellus Wiley Denies Abuse Allegations in Explosive Divorce Filing

When a former NFL star and a reality TV personality split, the court filings are rarely quiet. This week, they exploded.

Marcellus Wiley is publicly denying serious allegations reportedly made by his wife, Annemarie Wiley, after she filed for divorce and obtained a temporary restraining order against him. The former NFL star took to X on Tuesday to address the accusations, which reportedly include claims of rape and physical violence, according to TMZ.

"I love my children with everything I am," Wiley wrote, according to TMZ. "My highest priority has always been protecting them and preserving the relationship they have with both of their parents."

He added, "Because of the public allegations made against me by Annemarie, I have been forced to respond with evidence rather than emotion."

In her declaration for the restraining order, Annemarie Wiley reportedly alleged her husband subjected her to a "continuing and escalating pattern of physical violence, sexual abuse, verbal and emotional abuse, financial control and intimidation." She specifically claimed he raped her in 2012 and punched her in the face two years later, leaving her with a black eye, according to TMZ.

Wiley's response, however, paints a very different picture. He claims he is the victim, alleging Annemarie committed "serious and damaging parenting failures" and cursed his family with a "voodoo spell." He also suggested that after she was kicked off "The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills," she "lost her mind."

"But I unfortunately knew this day was inevitable."

The legal situation is already severe. A judge granted Annemarie's request for a domestic violence temporary restraining order. Under the order, Wiley must have no contact with Annemarie, stay away from her and their three children, and move out of the family's Encino home. For now, he has no visitation rights while Annemarie has temporary sole custody.

This follows a recent arrest; TMZ reports Wiley was arrested on suspicion of domestic violence after an alleged incident at a Florida hotel over the weekend.

While the allegations and counter-allegations are now public record, the truth behind them remains for the courts to decide. This story is based on initial reports and legal filings; the full facts of the case are still emerging and have not been independently verified by The Screen Report.