Gleb Savchenko has filed new court documents in his ongoing custody battle with ex-wife Elena Samodanova, and the allegations are serious. The DWTS pro claims their 15-year-old daughter Olivia was given weight-loss medication without medical oversight, and that she faced derogatory comments about her body along with punishments including having her bedroom door removed. Samodanova has not yet responded to the latest claims.
The former couple split in 2022 after 14 years of marriage, and Olivia returned to Hong Kong in September following a court order. Savchenko says he is not seeking a change in primary residence, only protections for the children’s well-being. Samodanova has previously defended her parenting, saying Olivia is thriving in Hong Kong.
Stories like this always spark a bigger conversation about how custody disputes affect kids, especially when they unfold in public documents and across continents. A teenager’s health and home life are now part of a very public record, and reaction online has been intense. Where do you land on parents making serious allegations against each other in public filings?
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