basketball wives THE reality star British Cirah Williams is heated that the court ordered her to wear an ankle monitoring bracelet. According to RadarOnline, Williams claims the bulky GPS device cost him a profitable gig with RihannaSavage x Fenty.
Federal fraud charges were brought against Williams by a federal grand jury on September 22 for fraudulent use of a Social Security number, four charges of bank fraud, three charges of making false statements to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), three counts of wire fraud and three counts of aggravated impersonation. The charges total five crimes, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports.
The judge ordered Williams to wear electronic monitoring and imposed a curfew on him. She argued that the gimmick “significantly hinders her career opportunities and prevents her from being as successful and productive as she otherwise could be”.
According to Radar Online, his lawyer also notes that his role on basketball wives requires her to have a strict filming schedule and make appearances at numerous red carpet events.
“The presence of an ankle monitor creates a significant impediment that makes it difficult for Ms. Williams to fulfill her obligations,” her attorney wrote.
Williams’ lawyer claim the ankle monitor prohibits the producers from employing him fully in the series.
“The show’s producers don’t want the ankle monitor visible,” he wrote.
“It creates strict limits on the outfits and costumes Ms Williams can use. Ms. Williams does not engage in work where she can choose her own outfits and clothes.
He further explains that Williams’ career is in serious jeopardy and argues that she is not a flight risk threat since this is her first offense with no criminal history.
Williams alleges she lost a partnership deal with by Rihanna The Savage X Fenty lingerie company, which backed out of a partnership deal with her because her anklet would be visible in the photos, Speed cameras online reports.
“This missed opportunity cost Ms. Williams at least $30,000 with additional payments that would have been available for Instagram appearances and posts,” her court documents read.
“Ms. Williams also received offers to appear as a model and product spokesperson for Fashion Nova and Pretty Little Thing Clothing. Again, offers from these companies were delayed due to the presence of the bracelet. Again, it cost Ms. Williams tens of thousands of dollars in earnings that she would otherwise have been eligible for,” her lawyer said.
The reality TV star will obey the rules regarding her bracelet and is awaiting the judge’s decision.