Anthony Edwards Says He Doesn’t Want Custody or Visitation With Side Baby He Had With Ayesha Howard

​The paternity case involving NBA star Anthony Edwards and influencer Ayesha Howard has garnered significant public attention due to its intricate legal proceedings and personal implications via ​pagesix.com

Background of the Case

In January 2024, Ayesha Howard, known as “Little Ms. Golden” on social media, informed Anthony Edwards of her pregnancy, asserting he was the father. According to court documents, Edwards reacted negatively, allegedly urging Howard to terminate the pregnancy and subsequently blocking her on all communication platforms. Howard claimed that Edwards expressed no interest in being involved in the child’s life, stating their daughter would be a “fatherless child.”

Legal Proceedings and Jurisdictional Disputes

The legal battle intensified when Edwards filed a petition in Georgia in September 2024, seeking to establish paternity and address child support matters. He requested genetic testing to confirm his paternity. Howard, however, filed a motion to dismiss Edwards’ lawsuit in Georgia, arguing that the case should be heard in California, where she had relocated and where the child was born. She accused Edwards of “forum-shopping,” suggesting his choice of Georgia was financially motivated, as Georgia’s child support guidelines might be more favorable to him compared to California’s. ​

Paternity Confirmation and Custody Claims

Genetic testing conducted in December 2024 confirmed that Edwards is the father of Howard’s daughter, Aubri’ Summers, born on October 14, 2024. Despite this confirmation, Howard alleged that Edwards remained absent both emotionally and financially. She is seeking full legal and physical custody of Aubri’, along with financial support 

Public Reactions and Personal Relationships

The case has also impacted Edwards’ personal life. His girlfriend, Shannon Jackson, with whom he shares a daughter born in March 2024, addressed the situation publicly. During an Instagram Live session, Jackson dismissed the public’s reaction, emphasizing her resilience and financial independence.

A judge ruled in favor of Edwards that child support should happen in Georgia, not California. Edwards has another baby with his girlfriend, Chief Keef’s baby mama; he has decided to be in that child’s life.

Flip the page for texts from Edwards telling Howard he wanted her to have an abortion.

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