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Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Jessica A. Uzcategui dismissed Cher's urgent plea for a court conservatorship over her adult son, Elijah Blue Allman.

 Cher, the Oscar- and Grammy-winning singer and actor, expressed concerns about the 47-year-old's mental health and substance abuse issues, pointing to large payments from the trust of his late father, Gregg Allman. 

Despite Cher's arguments, the judge did not find the situation immediately warranting a conservatorship but left the possibility open for further consideration in a scheduled March hearing.

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During the remote hearing, Cher, appearing on a large screen, watched as her plea was declined. 

Elijah Blue Allman, present in the courtroom with his attorneys, received support from the judge, who acknowledged his previous struggles but opted against a temporary conservatorship.

 Cher's legal team argued that the support Allman receives may not be conducive to his well-being, claiming that he might be misled about the severity of his issues. They cited his bipolar disorder, homelessness, and potential dangers associated with large sums of money.

Elijah Blue’s attorneys countered that he was not bipolar and had been sober for months. His treating doctor also gave a deposition that Elijah was being drug tested on a regular basis and was trying to recover from addiction.

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Marieangela’s Statement

In response to Cher’s conservatorship petition, Elijah’s wife, Marieangela King provided a deposition to the court claiming that she has historically been excluded from decision-making processes regarding her husband’s medical treatment. 

Marieangela told the court that Elijah is doing well.

“We live together as a married couple, and I see the irrefutable daily effort he is making to stay sober. He attends AA meetings 5-6 times a week, he is free of drugs, and -now that we have reclaimed our stolen vehicle from his mother's property- he can and does attend daily AA meetings affordably. He is tending to his finances, getting his bills paid, and ensuring that his property is under his control.”

“To my knowledge, the petitioner has never known the security code to her own home, does not drive, does not prepare her own meals or dress herself, and has admitted to me that she is a "“manic depressive."