Trail Blazers' Trevor Ariza accused of abusing his 12-year-old son, denies allegations

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Trevor Ariza made headlines on Wednesday after mor of his eldest son, Lana Allen, accused NBA star of physically abusing ir 12-year-old, Tajh, on multiple occasions. However, reports claim that Trevor Ariza immediately denied allegations, vowing to clear his name and fight case. court document read that trial for case is scheduled to take place in October. 

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Trevor Ariza baby mor Lana Allen makes child abuse claim against Trail Blazers star

Trail Blazers star Trevor Ariza and mor of his eldest son, Lana Allen, have been locked in a custody battle for a long time but Allen filed a new court document on Tuesday, accusing Ariza of child abuse on ir 12-year-old. report claimed that Ariza physically abused Tajh with pattern of domestic violence dating back to last year. details of abuse are graphic but allegations are that Ariza, a strong, hefty athlete, crossed  line of dishing out punishment for his son on at least two occasions. 

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According to reports from TMZ, Allen also revealed that she complained about physical violence on Tajh to LAPD.  documented details of  alleged injuries are w with  Department of Child and Family Services. In recently filed court document, Allen has demanded a restraining order against Ariza in a bid to keep him away from her child. Allen also stated that Tajh 'fears' his far while admitting that 'he does t feel safe in his care'.

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Trail Blazers star Trevor Ariza responds to child abuse allegations

As soon as Ariza got up to speed with allegations made by Allen, he filed a response, adamantly denying any of physical abuse. Ariza's response stated that it was, in fact, Allen who has been abusing ir child due to 'cruel loyalty of conflict and selfish attempts at trying to interfere between a far and son's relationship'. 35-year-old NBA champion opted against playing for Trail Blazers at NBA bubble to spend more time with his son. Ariza has been part of NBA since 2004 and had spells with Knicks, Magic, Lakers, Rockets, New Orleans Hornets, Wizards, Suns, Kings, and Blazers.

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