The teenager, whose mom died in February 2024 is now a ward of the state, has accused Erika of “repeated bodily, emotional, and psychological abuse.”
Whereas Christopher was accused of the bodily violence, Erika “aided, abetted, and/or immediately participated within the abuse of Plaintiff and in sustaining a violent and unsafe dwelling atmosphere,” in keeping with court docket paperwork obtained by Radar.
The eldest daughter turns 18 subsequent week and is at the moment being represented by her former guardian within the civil swimsuit.
As Radar has reported, Christopher and Erika have beforehand confronted a number of investigations from Arizona’s Division of Youngster Security on her behalf.
Christopher was investigated 9 instances on allegations of neglect, in addition to bodily and emotional abuse, between June 2014 and December 2020.
Among the many allegations had been reviews he would slap the kid and spank her, leaving bruises on her physique.
In a single occasion, Scholtes allegedly “slapped the kid, inflicting them to lose their breath,” and left the kid to “handle their diabetes with out parental oversight.”