Chef Darnell Ferguson was arrested this week in Louisville, Kentucky, following a domestic dispute.
Ferguson was arrested Tuesday and booked into the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections for the Jan. 2 incident, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He pleaded not guilty.
former food network star The man was taken into custody and faces felony charges including second-degree robbery and first-degree strangulation.
“Mr. Darnell and his wife are separated and are working together to find a new balance for their family,” attorney Krishna Tibbs told People.
Food Network star Darnell Ferguson arrested on charges of strangulation, robbery and terroristic threats
Food Network star Darnell Ferguson had a “disagreement” with his estranged wife that led to his arrest Tuesday in Louisville, his attorney said. (Getty Images/Louisville Metro Department of Corrections)
“There was a disagreement between the two on January 2nd that was subsequently reported to authorities in a misleading and false manner. We hope that this matter will be resolved in the least disruptive manner for our blended family.”
“We ask for privacy at this time so that Darnell and his entire family can heal, work together on their divorce, and continue co-parenting.”
A representative for his estranged wife did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
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Local WHAS 11 reported that Ferguson illegally entered the home, grabbed the victim's neck with both hands and began strangling her. She also claimed that she could no longer breathe and lost consciousness. Mr. Ferguson allegedly threatened to kill her.
Police took photos of the injuries, which included “redness on the neck, scratches, soreness, and scratches on the upper thighs,” according to a warrant obtained by People magazine. . she was taken to the hospital.
Ferguson was booked into the Louisville Metro Department of Corrections on Tuesday, January 9th. (Louisville Metro Department of Corrections)
Authorities told WHAS11 that Ferguson is suspected of stealing the victim's credit cards, debit cards and identification before leaving the victim's home.
Ferguson was also charged with third-degree terroristic threatening, fourth-degree assault (domestic violence misdemeanor), third-degree criminal mischief, and receiving stolen credit or debit card. .
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Ferguson appeared in court Wednesday and pleaded not guilty, according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. He was released on $10,000 bail and ordered to have no contact with the victim.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Jan. 18 at 9 a.m.
Ferguson has appeared on Food Network's “Worst Cooks in America” and “Guy's Grocery Games.” (Stephen J. Cohen)
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Ferguson has appeared on numerous shows on the Food Network, including; “Guy's Grocery Game” “Chopping” and “supermarket stakeout.” In January 2023, he co-hosted Season 25 of America's Worst Cooks with chef Ann Burrell.
Food Network did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
