Cosby Son Challenges Domestic Violence Claims Before Overdose

0:00It's March 6. Here's your Durham News in two minutes. Mary Cosby's son, Robert Cosby Jr., took steps to challenge domestic violence claims from his ex-wife just weeks before his death. The 23-year-old filed court papers on February 10, accusing Alexiana Smokov of inventing an incident from May 18, 2000, 24. He argued it stemmed from their messy divorce. His motion suggested she could face charges like obstruction of justice for false reports. Smokov had told police, Robert got violent after she flushed his drugs down the toilet, claiming he pushed, kicked, and strangled her. She waited months to report it, citing family pressure and fears for her safety. Robert faced felony assault charges, filed on February 5. But he died from an overdose on February 23, just two weeks after his filing, leaving the case unresolved. His family, including Mary from Real Housewives of Salt Lake City, denies any knowledge of violence and calls the story retaliation from a toxic marriage.

1:01Mary's attorney says false claims are surfacing now, hurting their grief. They're focusing on healing and fond memories of Robert's kind spirit. He had openly struggled with substance abuse on the show, and his parents shared their heartbreak over losing him so young. The Daily News Now is powered by our sponsor, Headphones in a Pillow, Simple Idea, Surprisingly Addictive, S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com.