Thursday I wrote how the decision to hook up with tabloid magnet Rihanna had come back to haunt Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Matt Kemp. Because of the undue publicity wrought by Kemp’s conquest, a 2008 restraining order against him by Felisha Terrell was brought to light.
(Kemp’s ex-girlfriend Felisha Terrell seen with Terrell Owens)
One of Kemp’s handlers, Lonnie Murray, sent out this statement to the media about the restraining order on Friday: “Matt Kemp dated Felisha Terrell about two years ago for a short period when they moved in with each other. Approximately one month later he decided to end their relationship. She chose to file a complaint and shortly thereafter, on her own accord, decided to drop it based on the fact that the statements made within were false.”
Enter David D. Diamond, the attorney for Terrell, who now says his client was indeed the victim of “betrayal” and “abuse” by Kemp.
Diamond to TMZ.com today:
“The temporary restraining order was granted because of an actual and real threat. The matter was quietly resolved until Mr. Kemp’s agent began making false public statements. My hope is that Ms. Terrell tells her story, because it is a compelling tale of betrayal, abuse and survival.”
To be clear, Kemp has never been charged with a crime as it pertains to his relationship with Terrell. Though a judge did see fit to grant a restraining order against the Dodger, that is not evidence that any of Diamond’s allegations are true.
Of course, none of this would be happening had Kemp not taking the tabloid bait.
2:36 pm on January 23rd, 2010
Why would anyone be shocked by a group of black guys raping a white woman?????//
2:33 am on January 24th, 2010
Brooks - you have the facts a little twisted. A judge never granted a restraining order against Kemp. She filed for a Temporary Restraining Order (anyone can file one, I can file one against you for “intimidation”). In the documents she clearly states that she wants to “peacibly co-exist with Matt, as they have three bedrooms” and the real issue was a result of him kicking her out of the apartment and then her trying to demand $20,000!!! She also released a statement THE SAME DAY KEMP’S CAMP did. So it’s not clear what Diamond is claiming as abuse and betrayal when she’s still trying to stay in touch with him. I also saw that she was with T.O., Scottie Pippen and a host of other celebs/athletes before Matt (perhaps that’s why he kicked her out) and is now dating one of Matt’s friends, Chris Young with the Diamondbacks!
Statement from Felisha Terrell’s Rep:
“Felisha Terrell and Matt Kemp lived together and were in a relationship for over a year were they both cared for one another. During the course of the relationship there was a restraining order filed by Felisha but it had nothing to do with domestic violence and to be clear Matt was NEVER physically abusive to Felisha. The restraining order was subsequently vacated. They both have moved on separately but remain amicable.”
From where I sit, I see a gold digger!
10:26 am on January 24th, 2010
If he was poor she wouldn’t look at him once and if he was poor he would be in the streets looking for crack whores. No one wants a black guy with a head and attitude like he has.
2:27 pm on January 24th, 2010
Bubblebot. you are wrong// The temporary restraining order was issued BY A JUDGE. The Judge set a hearing date to determine if the order became permanent. There appears to be no extortion nor any attempts for financial settlement Dave Stewart is lying to the public, he probably thinks he is a good pitcher too. I wonder why no one heard of this matter when it happened two years ago. If it were extortion, it would have been all over the internet …
2:59 pm on January 24th, 2010
@ Thomas: No. I’m not wrong. “TEMPORARY” restraining orders are issued to ANYONE that files it! Did you not read Felicia’s statement where she CLEARLY states that there was no abuse - so what are you talking about. What are you talking about Dave Stewart for? He didn’t point out anything that wasn’t written directly by Felicia…but obviously you didn’t read that either…Just another hater not interested in the FACTS presented, only in the condemnation of someone who is obviously doing better off than you. And yes, there was extortion - she doesn’t deny asking for $20,000, neither did her attorney. It didn’t come up until now because Felicia is trying to piggyback on Matt and Rihanna’s media attention. Matt didn’t have any celebrity-power for it to be popular two years ago either.
6:29 pm on January 24th, 2010
It looks like Matt’s biggest mistake is hanging with trashy low-class ho’s. If he had done anything in any of these cases then there would have been charges filed. Since there weren’t, it just amounts to crazy women wanting his money and some fame. It’s too easy for a woman to make false claims and ruin a guys reputation.
6:48 am on January 25th, 2010
ohh very god
6:26 am on January 27th, 2010
Bubbleboy - you must have been raped by a group of black guys; probably liked it.
Racism is so 1990s - go jump off a cliff and land head first.