Howard Accuses Edwards of Hiding California Ties in Support Case

A Los Angeles Superior Court filing has reignited a child support dispute between Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards and Ayesha Howard, the mother of his two-year-old daughter Aubri. On Thursday, Howard accused Edwards of deliberately concealing his business and financial ties to California in sworn testimony, evidence she says establishes the state's jurisdiction over child support obligations.

Howard's request seeks to renew a previously denied child support order, claiming new discoveries prove Edwards has maintained a substantial presence in California for about six years. Court documents detail a business limited liability company, AE Five Enterprises, registered trademarks, operational activities with California addresses, a bank account in Beverly Hills, and contracts with California-based sports representatives. These connections, Howard argues, satisfy the legal requirements for jurisdiction over an out-of-state parent, including the minimum contact and purposeful availment doctrine.

The allegations directly challenge Edwards' earlier testimony, in which he stated under oath that California lacked personal jurisdiction because he had no personal or business...