Courtney Clenney, accused of killing her boyfriend, is in a legal battle alongside her parents to have evidence returned.
An OnlyFans model accused of killing her boyfriend faced a new legal battle on Wednesday. Courtney Clenney, 26, who is accused of fatally stabbing her 27-year-old boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, in their Miami apartment in April 2022, was back in court—but this time, she wasn’t alone. Her parents, Kim and Deborah Clenney, joined her as they fought to have their digital files returned.
The dispute stems from a search warrant that allowed detectives to access not only Courtney’s digital accounts but also those of her parents. Prosecutors argue that the family tampered with evidence by accessing Christian’s laptop, while Clenney’s defense insists the files were untouched. The Clenney family contends the seizure of their digital accounts amounted to a “digital burglary” by the state, accusing prosecutors of overreaching and infringing on their privacy.
“This is really going to be an ethical litmus test for the state of Florida.”
– Clenney’s attorney, Jude M. Faccidomo
A Fatal Argument Turns Deadly
The events leading up to Obumseli’s tragic death are still hotly contested. While Clenney has acknowledged that she killed her boyfriend, she insists it was done in self-defense. According to her account, Obumseli became physically aggressive, pushing her and throwing her to the floor during a heated argument. Fearing for her safety, Clenney claims she grabbed a kitchen knife and threw it in his direction from about 10 feet away, ultimately delivering the fatal blow.
However, this narrative has been sharply disputed by medical experts. The autopsy results revealed that Obumseli’s stab wound could not have been caused by a knife thrown from such a distance.
These findings have raised doubts about Clenney’s self-defense claim and led to her being charged with second-degree murder. The prosecution maintains that Clenney’s actions were deliberate, not defensive, painting her as the aggressor in a toxic and violent relationship.
A Digital Scandal Unfolds
As the legal battle surrounding the murder charge continues, another issue has emerged—one that has drawn Clenney’s parents into the spotlight. Two years after Obumseli’s death, the Clenney family is now facing allegations of tampering with evidence.
Prosecutors claim that, in the days following the stabbing, Courtney and her parents illegally accessed Obumseli’s laptop and cloud accounts in an attempt to cover up incriminating information. This digital activity came to light after detectives searched the couple’s iCloud accounts, reportedly finding suspicious messages that they believed supported their case.
Courtney Clenney’s defense team, however, insists that no data was altered or deleted from the devices and that law enforcement had already had ample opportunity to review the laptop during their investigation. In fact, they argue that the police themselves had initially left the laptop behind when searching the apartment, raising questions about why it became a focal point later on. In an interview with Court TV, Clenney’s defense attorney Frank Prieto said “Things have taken a turn for the bizarre.”
“If you told me in the beginning of this case I would be testifying at a hearing about my attorney-client relationship, I would have said, ‘No way.’ It’s bizarre. I think this highlights the issue that the prosecution has done some things here that are not above board.”
A Win for the Parents Parents’ Charges Dropped
In a surprising twist, the charges against Kim and Deborah Clenney, Courtney’s parents, have been dropped. Initially, they were accused of computer crimes, but a Miami judge recently ruled in their favor, leaving Courtney as the primary defendant in the legal saga.
For now, the Clenney family can breathe a slight sigh of relief — at least when it comes to the digital evidence charges. However, the murder trial still looms large, and Courtney will soon face the full weight of the state’s case against her. As the trial moves forward, the courtroom drama is far from over, and the public remains captivated by the twists and turns of this high-profile case.