Christine Quinn’s estranged husband charged with child abuse
CHRISTINE Quinn’s estranged husband has been charged with child abuse/endangerment.
The Selling Sunset star accused Christian Richard Dumontet of throwing a bag of glass at her, only for it to miss and hit their two-year-old son Christian jr, during an incident in March, and now he has been formally charged with three misdemeanour offences.
Law enforcement officials told TMZ that Dumontet has been charged with child abuse/endangerment, assault and violation of a protection order, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney deemed that the case did not meet felony filing requirements.
Quinn’s attorney, Jacqueline Sparagna, said they are “extremely satisfied” with the decision.
The lawyer told the New York Post newspaper’s Page Six column: “He has now been formally charged with child abuse against his toddler, assault against Christine Quinn and for violating a restraining order.
“We believe this development is a crucial step toward safeguarding the legal and personal interests of both victims and trust that the matter will continue to be handled with the utmost seriousness it deserves.
After being arrested, Dumontet had returned to the family home just 33 hours later, despite his estranged wife filing for an emergency restraining order.
In the document, Quinn alleged her spouse has severe mental health issues, including bipolar disorder, mania and schizophrenia.
Less than two weeks after the incident, Dumontet filed for divorce citing “irreconcilable differences”.
He has sought sole legal and physical custody of their son but states that he is open to Christine, 35, getting visitation rights.
He also wants the court to prevent Quinn from seeking spousal support from him and claims that although their wedding featured on Selling Sunset in 2019, they actually officially tied the knot in 2021.