A Maryland judge has issued a protective order barring chef and television host Eric Adjepong from being alone with his daughter following allegations of physical abuse. The ruling, issued by Howard County Circuit Court Judge Maurice C. Frazier, stated that there is a preponderance of evidence indicating that Adjepong physically abused his 7-year-old daughter.
The order, which prohibits Adjepong from contacting the child without supervision, also requires him to complete parenting classes and reunification therapy before being allowed to be alone with her. This decision came after Adjepong’s former wife, Janell Davis-Mack, filed a petition on May 1 in Howard County, Maryland, seeking protective measures for their daughter.
According to court documents, the case originated when a nurse who examined the child reported concerns to the D.C. Child and Family Services Agency. This report triggered an investigation by the Washington D.C. Police Department in coordination with child protective services. The allegations and subsequent inquiry prompted Davis-Mack to seek legal protection for their daughter.
The court proceedings focused on safeguarding the wellbeing of the minor while ensuring appropriate interventions for family reconciliation. The therapeutic and educational conditions imposed on Adjepong aim to facilitate a safe environment should future contact between father and child be permitted.
There have been no public statements from Eric Adjepong regarding the allegations or the court order. The matter remains subject to ongoing legal and social service review.