Wendy Williams Denies 'All Allegations' About Her Mental Health Amid Bank Battle

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Wendy Williams is firing back at Wells Fargo over claims she's the victim of «financial exploitation,» saying «she is fine» and «she is of sound mind.»In a statement to ET, Williams' lawyer, LaShawn Thomas, said on Friday that «Wendy wants the world to know that she strenuously denies all allegations about her mental health and well-being.» Thomas also offered details as to why Williams is in a legal battle with Wells Fargo.«Wendy had to unfortunately bring this action because Wells Fargo has refused to honor her Power of Attorney, granting her son authority to make inquiries to the bank on Wendy's behalf,» the statement read. «Wendy further believes that all of the false narratives currently making the rounds derive from this source and she is saddened that she once considered this person a friend.» Williams recently filed for a temporary restraining order against Wells Fargo asking the judge to order Wells Fargo to «reopen any frozen accounts or assets» and grant Williams «access to any and all accompanying statements.» She also wants the bank to be barred «from freezing any and all assets which contain funds that were removed and/or withheld» from Williams' own personal and business accounts.Wells Fargo also filed a letter saying it is «open to arranging with [Williams'] counsel to release funds directly to the creditors to pay outstanding amounts that have been historically and regularly paid from the accounts in question, such as employee salaries, utilities and the like.» The judge has yet to announce a ruling on the matter.

The legal battle stems from Wells Fargo initially filing a letter in court, claiming it has strong reason to believe Williams «is the victim of undue influence and financial exploitation.» The.