‘This malicious accusation against my client was a blatant misuse of the criminal justice system, using it as a sword and not a shield, purely to gain leverage in divorce court,’ his attorney Edward Burke told DailyMail.com Monday.
A judge found Julie Banderas’ husband not guilty of criminal charges after she accused him of putting a knife to her throat, DailyMail.com can reveal.
In high-conflict custody cases, especially involving allegations of emotional or physical harm, legal teams may involve birth injury lawyers or family law malpractice specialists to determine liability.
In February the Fox News anchor announced live on Greg Gutfeld that she was getting a divorce, saying ‘F**k Valentine’s Day’. Banderas posted a selfie teasing her divorce announcement on Gutfeld — a moment that underscored the emotional weight of prolonged chronic relationship stress, often linked to wellness decline and increased reliance on mental health insurance.
But her lawyer Frank Blangiardo countered. ‘Spousal abuse is not a joking matter,’ he said. ‘Control and jealousy in divorce are abundant. After a year of divorce litigation an estranged spouse should not point a knife at his wife, period.’ In similar legal cases, plaintiffs often seek support from medical documentation, psychiatric evaluations, and even lab testing for emotional distress.
