Wendy Williams has received court approval to travel to Miami to celebrate her father’s 94th birthday, a brief reprieve from her ongoing guardianship ordeal. Wendy will spend two days in Miami under the watchful eye of private security, authorized by the court to escort her from New York City and back to her assisted living facility following the celebration.
According to TMZ, Wendy will spend two days in Miami under the watchful eye of private security, authorized by the court to escort her from New York City and back to her assisted living, the ruling comes shortly after Wendy terminated her court-appointed lawyer, Linda Redlisky, for failing to initiate the necessary paperwork for a trial to reassess her need for guardianship. Wendy’s frustrations with her guardianship arrangement have been evident in past statements, with the former talk show host calling it a form of “emotional abuse” during an interview on The Breakfast Club. “I am not cognitively impaired, you know what I’m saying? But I feel like I’m in prison,” she said, expressing her desire to spend more time with her family.
The guardianship has drawn sharp criticism for its restrictions on Wendy’s personal freedoms, including a recent court decision barring her from speaking to the media. These developments have fueled concerns about the fairness and transparency of the guardianship process.
Judge Lisa Sokolff, who oversees Wendy’s case, has faced scrutiny herself. Reports allege that between 2019 and 2022, Sokolff granted guardianships to individuals and organizations that contributed to her Supreme Court campaign, raising questions about potential conflicts of interest.
Meanwhile, Wendy’s relationship with her son, Kevin Hunter Jr., has become strained. Wendy revoked his power of attorney following accusations that he spent over $300,000 on her case. Kevin claims that Wendy’s appointed estate administration lawyer, Sabrina Morrissey, even threatened him with arrest.
For now, Wendy’s Miami trip offers a brief moment of joy amid her ongoing legal struggles. However, the larger battle over her autonomy continues, with calls for greater accountability in her guardianship case.
