Rev. Al Sharpton Helps In Wendy Williams’ Conservatorship Battle

Wendy Williams’ quest for freedom is not an isolated one!

Reverend Al Sharpton visited the former TV anchor at her residence, lending much-needed support to her cause.

Significant stages of Wendy Williams’ conservatorship have occurred, including her and her niece Alex Finnie’s complaints about her situation at the care facility in New York.

When the Reverend visited Wendy Williams, they shared a moment of prayer.

Williams contacted Sharpton for assistance in contesting her legal guardianship, and he recently paid her a visit at The Coterie assisted living facility in Hudson Yards. 

Sharpton told him how Williams called him out of the blue and passionately introduced herself. They spoke briefly, and Williams told Sharpton she felt she was being kept against her will in the facility and asked for help. 

He stayed silent about their talk for more than an hour, but he did tell Page Six that they prayed together before he left. Sharpton’s visit demonstrates his dedication to helping her through this trying period, and the two had been friends for decades.

Her approach to the Reverend was described by the former TV host’s attorney as a cry for assistance.

However, Joe Tacopina, Williams’ attorney, clarified that his client contacted Rev. Sharpton in order to intensify her opposition to conservatorship. 

Williams took the action in the hopes that his presence would draw greater attention to her cause, the lawyer added. Tacopina highlighted Sharpton’s standing as a strong, fearless individual who didn’t hesitate to express his opinions.

He pointed out that when Sharpton talks, people usually pay attention, which can help raise awareness of significant topics. Sharpton said he would evaluate the situation and give prayers during his visit, adding that he would speak out against injustice and offer support if necessary.

Williams’ lawyer asserted that she had fully functional cognitive abilities.

Williams has been in the news lately as she deals with her current living arrangement, which she refers to as her “luxury prison.” She lives in a memory care facility where she feels uncomfortable around others who are, as she says, frequently considerably older and afflicted with dementia. 

The former BET star claims her cognitive faculties are still intact and is actively working to have her prior diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia and primary progressive aphasia overturned.

Tacopina, her lawyer, highlighted her annoyance at being at a facility for people who have trouble recognizing their own names. His statement is that “Her cognitive abilities are completely intact.” Citing their alternatives and resources, he is still optimistic that she will be able to secure her release. 

Williams has also been raising her profile in the public eye, which has helped to raise awareness of her predicament. In an attempt to bolster her case in court, she was recently seen dining at fancy places with celebrities like Don Lemon.

The 60-year-old and her niece were attacked by the judge. In the Courtroom

The court hearing on April 10 dealt a jolt to Williams’ strong momentum. According to The Blast, Judge Sokoloff’s contempt for the entertainer and her family caused friction to rise. 

Although Williams attended the court in a supportive environment with her niece and loved ones, the judge’s comments were harsh and hostile. 

Williams’ niece was accused of leaking material to the media by Sokoloff, who also threatened to punish her for any future transgressions. The judge was unreserved in her censure, implying that the entire family acted in a dubious manner. 

She also gave a direct evaluation of Williams’ career, saying that although it had once been successful, it was now over and that “It’s done.”

Wendy Williams’ niece was accused of kidnapping the celebrity.

Earlier, when Finnie tried to take her aunt out to supper, Williams and Finnie ended up in a sticky situation with the police.

Finnie was accused of “evading staff” by removing Williams from the building without permission, according to a report filed against her by the Manhattan facility where the former TV personality is presently staying. 

Before dining at an Italian restaurant, both women said they were confused by the accusations and that they were heading out for a psychological assessment. 

Williams also maintained that there were no limitations on her mobility, contrary to what her guardian had said, and contended that the facility was aware of their movements beforehand.

This incident sparked questions about the facility’s conduct and the integrity of Sabrina Morrissey, her legal guardian. According to insiders, the facility featured stringent procedures that made it impossible for anyone to leave the memory unit’s fifth floor unaccompanied. 

To further complicate the story of the incident, they also disclosed that Williams and Finnie were allegedly escorted by a staff member to the lobby and into their Uber.

Wendy Williams is working harder than ever to leave her conservatorship behind!