Marvin Gaye III is hit with a lawsuit on allegations of violence and threat by a female individual who tried to intervene during his altercation with then-wife before his domestic violence arrest.
- January 2, 2025
AceShowbiz - Marvin Gaye III, son of the legendary singer Marvin Gaye, is facing a lawsuit alleging assault, battery, false imprisonment, and intimidation.
According to court documents obtained by Us Weekly, an unnamed woman (Jane Doe) claims she was called to Gaye's home in January 2023 to mediate an argument between him and his then-wife, Wendy.
However, the situation escalated, with Doe alleging Gaye physically assaulted her, "grabbing her by the arms, shaking her and stepping on her foot."
The lawsuit further alleges that Gaye "pointed a gun at her and Wendy and said he would 'kill them' " and then confined her to a guest room. Doe claims Gaye also engaged in acts of intimidation, including "tampering with [her] vehicle by cutting the brakes and arranging for his associates to surveil [her] home."
These alleged actions have caused Doe significant emotional distress, including "anxiety, depression, panic attacks, insomnia and weight loss." She now requires security for family events, living in "constant fear" for her and her loved ones' safety.
Gaye denies the allegations, stating, "No way did that happen. It's all bulls***. I wouldn't do that. These are false claims." He believes the accuser is "trying to extort money from me."
This lawsuit comes on the heels of Gaye's January 2023 arrest for domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon, stemming from an incident involving his then-wife Wendy. Two months after his arrest, he filed for divorce.
Gaye is the adopted son of Marvin Gaye and his first wife, Anna Gordy.
