During the time that Barnes was seeking full custody, complaints were forwarded to the court.
In January 2021, the child’s school counselor notified the Department of Children and Family Services that the girl alleged Barnes physically and mentally abused her.
And in February 2022, court documents noted for the first time that their daughter was conceived by rape. And the daughter was alleging that Barnes drugged and may have sexually assaulted his daughter.
“She was transported to New Orleans where she was evaluated and the doctor confirmed that there was evidence of forced entry congruent with sexual assault,” according to a document submitted to the court.
Judge Cashe dismissed both the 2021 and more recent claims. And he ruled that the evidence didn’t support the teen’s allegations of abuse.
He was however still concerned about Barnes’ claim that the girl was “sexting’ her boyfriend. And keeping the 16-year-old from owning a cell phone.
A court date to work out some of the issues is now set for July 15.
