TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to emotional abuse.“Hostage” star Rumer Willis recently came out with some serious allegations against her ex-partner Derek Richard Thomas. The two are engaged in a custody battle over their 3-year-old daughter, Louita.
Amid ongoing legal proceedings, she alleged that Thomas constantly emotionally abused her throughout their time together.
Rumer Willis claims she was emotionally abused by Derek Richard Thomas
PEOPLE reports that Rumer Willis has filed new documents in her custody battle against Derek Richard Thomas. In the new documents, the 37-year-old actress claims she was subjected to “severe emotional abuse” by her ex-partner.The custody battle has been going on since July last year. After Thomas filed for custody and visitation rights, Willis claimed it couldn’t be allowed, stating his behavior was consistent with “crazy emotional abuse.”She also claims, according to the documents, that such incidents often occur when she is in the presence of her child. She also added that it would happen “for six hours at a time, on a daily basis,” and had been going on even before their daughter was born. But his behavior became worse after Louetta was born.
Rumer Willis says Derek Richard Thomas tried to isolate her
She also indicated in the documents that she was actively targeted by Thomas, and that he would often try to isolate her from everyone.
A statement from the court documents added: “I was constantly trying to keep the peace and walking on eggshells,” she alleged in the lawsuit. “He wanted to isolate me from my friends and family. He would constantly call me a liar without any reason behind it. He would tell me I was a bad friend all the time.”“For a long time, it was difficult for me to stand up to this,” she added in the statement [Thomas] I also tried to avoid his emotional speeches and abuse even for a long time after he left.”Court documents revealed why she did not want to grant Thomas visitation rights, and claimed that his behavior left their daughter traumatized, and that she did not want Louetta to stay with him overnight, according to his submissions.Willis has also called for a Section 730 Evidence Code child custody evaluation to be conducted before any proper decision is made on the matter.For the unversed, Bruce Willis and Demi Moore’s daughter, Rumer, and musician Derek Richard Thomas have been together for some time.
They gave birth to their daughter, Louita, in 2023; However, they broke up after a year. The two have been involved in a custody battle since last year.Disclaimer: If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, assault or abuse, please seek immediate help. Contact a mental health professional, NGO, or trusted person. Many helplines are available to provide assistance. The information contained in this report is also based on a legal hearing as reported by an external source. The details provided represent claims made by the parties involved and are not proven facts. The case is still ongoing, and no final ruling has been reached. The publication does not claim that these allegations are true.
