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[SI.com] Kidd cites 'cruelty' in divorce suit

Discussion in 'NBA Dish' started by AzCkR, Jan 9, 2007.

  1. AzCkR

    AzCkR Member

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    http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2007/basketball/nba/01/09/kidd.marital.woes.ap/index.html

    SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (AP) --New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years on Tuesday, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage, according to court records obtained by The Associated Press.

    In the dissolution papers, filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County, Kidd accuses Joumana Kidd of physically and mentally abusing him, threatening to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police, and of interfering with his relationship with his children.

    "The defendant's extreme and unwarranted jealousy and rage has left the plaintiff concerned about her emotional stability," the papers said.

    The divorce filing came less than a day after the 33-year-old NBA player filed a domestic violence complaint seeking a temporary restraining order against his wife.

    "Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife today on the grounds of extreme cruelty over a long period of time," said Kidd's attorney, Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich, in a statement Tuesday. "As this is an extremely difficult personal matter, I ask that the privacy of the Kidd family be respected."

    The Kidds, who live in Saddle River, were involved in a domestic violence matter six years ago when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns.

    In that incident, Jason Kidd was arrested in January 2001 after his wife told police he hit her during an argument over their son, Trey Jason (T.J.), who was 2 at the time. Kidd pleaded guilty to spousal abuse, was fined $200 and ordered to take anger management training.

    Besides 8-year-old T.J., the Kidds have 4-year-old twin daughters, Miah and Jazelle.

    Kidd, who is among the top 10 earning players in the NBA, will make more than $18 million this season.

    The Kidds' home phone number is unlisted. An after-hours message left for Joumana Kidd's lawyer, Gary Newman of Roseland, was not immediately returned.

    Copyright 2007 Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
     
  2. krnxsnoopy

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    Someone hurry post pics of his wife.. I remember she had big ____ ;)

    Then comes the second question, where did the big head come from?
     
  3. AzCkR

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    How do you pronounce her name?
     
  5. Tigerknee

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    She can be cruel to me any day of the week. I don't givadamn if her boobies are fake.
     
  6. RocketsMac

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    if her name has middle eastern origins, it's pronounced: JOO-MA-NA

    and omg, She is so freakin HOT...

    JKidd is my second fav player after Mac, but this thing just dropped him way down in my list!! what is he thinking? I would take cruelty from Joumana any day of the week. ... :D
     
  7. Hmm

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    Unlikely..
     
  8. tsunami

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    Damn his wife is crazy.
     
  9. madmonkey37

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    more in depth article

    RENTON, N.J. -- New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years Tuesday, accusing her of "extreme cruelty" throughout their marriage.

    Jason Kidd
    Kidd

    In the dissolution papers, filed in state Superior Court in Bergen County, Kidd accuses Joumana Kidd of physically and mentally abusing him, threatening to make false domestic violence complaints against him to police and of interfering with his relationship with his children.

    "The defendant's extreme and unwarranted jealousy and rage has left the plaintiff concerned about her emotional stability," the papers say.

    The divorce filing came less than a day after the 33-year-old NBA player filed a domestic violence complaint seeking a temporary restraining order against his wife.

    "Jason Kidd filed for divorce from his wife today on the grounds of extreme cruelty over a long period of time," Kidd's attorney, Madeline Marzano-Lesnevich, said in a statement Tuesday. "As this is an extremely difficult personal matter, I ask that the privacy of the Kidd family be respected."

    The complaint, however, attempts to paint a detailed portrait of Joumana Kidd as a vitriolic, jealous and paranoid wife prone to public outbursts and threats, including during a recent Nets game.

    According to the complaint, Joumana Kidd used the couple's 8-year-old son on Dec. 27 to sneak into the Nets locker room and rummage through Jason Kidd's locker to find his cell phone. After looking up the names and numbers on it, the complaint said she left her son to behind as she went upstairs to take a front row seat, where she shouted insults at Kidd throughout the game.

    The papers accuse Joumana Kidd of kicking, hitting, punching and throwing household objects at her husband as she became "increasingly controlling and manipulative" in the last few years of their union.

    According to Kidd, his wife had tracking devices installed on his cars and computers and has harassed his trainer, friends and family.

    The Kidds were married in 1997 and live in Saddle River. They were involved in a domestic violence matter six years ago when he was playing for the Phoenix Suns.

    In that incident, Jason Kidd was arrested in January 2001 after his wife told police he hit her during an argument over their son, Trey Jason (T.J.), who was 2 at the time. Kidd pleaded guilty to spousal abuse, was fined $200 and ordered to take anger management training.

    Besides 8-year-old T.J., the Kidds have 4-year-old twin daughters, Miah and Jazelle.

    Despite the numerous accusations by Kidd in the complaint, he did not ask for sole custody of the children.

    "It is in the best interest that the parties share physical and legal custody of the children," the complaint said.

    Kidd will make more than $18 million this season.

    The Kidds' home phone number is unlisted. An after-hours message left for Joumana Kidd's lawyer was not immediately returned.

    Jason Kidd did not make himself available to the media before the Nets' game against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night.

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=2725524
     
  10. Amel

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    hahaha

    what a crazy b****!
     
  11. R0ckets03

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    She must go to Mrs Doug Christies school of insanity.
     
  12. Mordo

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    She is the Fatal Attraction, bunny rabbit boiling type.

    Run away, Kidd, Run far far away!

    You can do better.
     
  13. Faos

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    If you want to see his wife in action (not that kind) go to this site:

    http://moviespider.vwho.net/index.html

    Click on the "TV" section...go to "M" and look under "MTV CRIBS" and watch the "Jason Kidd" episode. His wife has plenty of face time.
     
  14. Faos

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    "If I ever catch you with another woman, I will cut your dick off. Don't think I won't. Now DO ME you bald b****!"

    [​IMG]
     
  15. milkyecho

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    Wow, I dont think I've ever heard of a man citing cruelty and abuse before. I wonder if he'll be teased in the locker room? :confused:
     
  16. Hmm

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    "Look on the brightside, Jason... You've never been truer to your last name than now."
     
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    Well, it was either this or become the new Doug Christie. I can't fault him too much.
     
  18. hooroo

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    He's getting divorced so the guilty plea to domestic violence doesn't put him in good standing at all. If he wants to see his kids and have some change to catch the bus to games... The crazy wife stuff is probably the thousands of dollars worth of legal advice he is paying for in action.
     
  19. ROXTXIA

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    It ain't funny.

    Anyone else lived through some of this stuff?

    Having an emotionally unstable "other half" is no fun. I can't imagine adding kids to the equation.
     
  20. Amel

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    I would not let it come to it

    I mean how long did he know her till they hooked up?

    he was a star before, why would she trip all of a sudden?
     

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