Aaron Donald resolves custody dispute before returning to Los Angeles Rams

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Aaron Donald resolves custody dispute before returning to Los Angeles Rams
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Aaron Donald sought temporary sole physical custody of his two children from his former partner, Jaelynn Blakey, following a disagreement over the presence of a French bulldog in her home. Court filings reveal that Donald alleged the dog had bitten the children and other individuals on multiple occasions, prompting him to request the change in custody until the animal was removed. Blakey denied allegations that she instructed the children to conceal the dog and argued that the pet was a long-term emotional-support animal. The parties reached an agreement on August 3 that resulted in the permanent removal of the dog and restored their previous co-parenting arrangement. This legal resolution occurred weeks before Donald officially ended his retirement to sign a new one-year contract with the Los Angeles Rams.

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  • Aaron Donald filed for temporary sole physical custody in July.
  • The dispute centered on the presence of a French bulldog in Jaelynn Blakey's home.
  • Jaelynn Blakey agreed to remove the dog permanently on August 3.
  • Aaron Donald officially rejoined the Los Angeles Rams on August 30.
  • The former defensive star signed a one-year contract with potential for incentives.
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Aaron Donald repeatedly asked his former partner, Jaelynn Blakey, whether a French bulldog was inside her home weeks before he sought temporary sole physical custody ... Read More

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