Princess Santiago vs. Paul Pierce: Paternity Battle & Child Support Request

0:00On March 27th, a woman named Princess Santiago has filed court papers claiming NBA Hall of Famer Paul Pierce is the father of her newborn son, King. Raphael Santiago Pierce, born on February 6th. She's seeking genetic testing to prove paternity and want sole custody, with Pierce getting visitation rights. Santiago is asking for nearly $30,000 a month in child support, specifically $29,811. She also wants Pierce to cover health insurance for the baby, half of her pregnancy and birth medical costs, and $100,000 for her. Attorney fees. Pierce had a long NBA career over 19 seasons, mostly with the Boston Celtics from 1998 to 2013, and later with, the Los Angeles Clippers. He shares three children with his ex-wife, including daughter Priana and son's Prince and Adrian. This last October, Pierce faced misdemeanor charges for driving under the influence in Los Angeles after being found asleep at the wheel.

1:00He pleaded not guilty, and the case is ongoing. Neither side has commented publicly yet, so we'll keep an eye on how this paternity battle and support requests play out in court. I'm Cory with the story, and you've been listening to Entertainment's celebrity news today. AI Power Pop Culture Coverage