Scott Wolf Accused of Choking in Alarming Twist Before Divorce
Time to cut through the clutter: Scott and Kelley Wolf’s split just took a harrowing detour. Court filings unsealed this week reveal Kelley alleged that her husband of nearly a decade grabbed her throat during an April 2023 argument, months before she officially sought a divorce. Documents obtained by the New York Post and first reported by Radar Online outline a shocking claim: Kelley says Scott’s hands “encircled” her neck, cutting off her air supply and leaving her “fearful for her life.”
According to the April 2023 petition, Kelley filed an emergency protective order in Los Angeles Superior Court, citing an “incident of domestic violence” that left bruising and prompted an immediate fear of further harm. TMZ later confirmed that a judge granted temporary restrictions barring Scott from any contact or proximity to Kelley and their two young children. Kelley’s attorney told People Magazine that she pursued the order after “no other avenue remained to ensure her safety.”
In official transcripts, Kelley states the couple had been fighting over financial stresses and custody arrangements when things suddenly escalated. She claims Scott’s behavior flipped from mild frustration to “uncontrolled rage” in seconds. Scott’s legal team emphatically denies any physical misconduct, calling the choking charge “categorically false.” In a statement to Entertainment Tonight, his spokesperson emphasized that Scott “has never laid a hand on his wife in anger” and called the protective order a “tactical maneuver” in divorce negotiations.
Their separation first became public in December 2023, when Kelley filed for divorce after almost ten years of marriage. But the newly unearthed April filings show she had already taken legal steps to shield herself. The divorce petition lists irreconcilable differences, while the protective order cites “reasonable apprehension of bodily harm.” Sources tell People the couple’s relationship had been strained since late 2022, with disagreements over real estate investments and parenting styles fueling mounting tension.
Neighbors near the couple’s Los Angeles home say they heard raised voices around the alleged incident date. No police report appears on record, but court documents note Kelley did not call 911; instead, she rushed to her attorney the next morning. Even so, the judge found her affidavit credible enough to enforce the temporary restraining order. As of now, that order remains in place while the divorce and accompanying litigation proceed.
The stakes are high: custody battles, property division, and public reputations all hang in the balance. With Kelley and Scott both prepared to fight these claims in open court, the coming hearings could expose more behind-the-scenes strife than fans ever expected. And there you have it. Make of that what you will.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and New York Post, Radar Online, People Magazine, TMZ, Entertainment Tonight
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