The parents of Courtney Clenney, an OnlyFans model who was charged with the murder of her boyfriend, have themselves been arrested. Kim and Deborah Clenney were taken into custody at their home in Texas on Tuesday in connection with the murder case. The arrest is related to alleged evidence tampering, adding another layer of complexity to the already high-profile case.
Courtney Clenney, a popular social media influencer known for her presence on OnlyFans, was accused of stabbing her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, to death in their Miami apartment in April 2022. She has maintained her innocence and claimed that the act was an act of self-defense during a domestic dispute.
The arrest of Kim and Deborah Clenney comes as a surprise to many. According to sources, they were taken into custody by law enforcement in Travis County on a warrant out of Miami. The arrest is reportedly connected to a laptop that belonged to Obumseli, which was found in the couple’s apartment after his death. The laptop had not been impounded as evidence when the police first investigated the incident.
It is alleged that the Clenney parents tampered with the laptop that belonged to Obumseli. Courtney’s father, Kim, discovered the computer while clearing out his daughter’s belongings after the incident. He reportedly accessed the laptop, which had not been seized by the police, before eventually handing it over to his lawyers. The exact nature of the alleged tampering is yet to be revealed.
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Courtney Clenney, who is currently in jail awaiting trial, has pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges. Her defense team argues that she acted in self-defense during the altercation with Obumseli. They claim that the couple had a toxic relationship, and there is evidence of Obumseli physically abusing Clenney prior to the fatal incident. The release of a video showing Clenney repeatedly hitting Obumseli during a trip to Aspen, Colorado, further supports this claim.
Attorneys for the Clenney family have expressed surprise and concern over the arrest of the parents. They believe that the charges against the family are trumped-up and aimed at discrediting them in the press. The defense team suggests that prosecutors may be attempting to control the narrative surrounding the case. They argue that the arrest is unnecessary and that the family could have been summoned to court instead.
Kim and Deborah Clenney are currently being held without bond. The specific charges against them are unclear at this time. However, they are expected to have a bond hearing in court soon. Meanwhile, Courtney Clenney’s trial is scheduled to proceed, with a gag order being sought by the State in an attempt to limit media coverage of the case.