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Mary J. Blige's father allegedly stabbed by ex-girlfriend

Police responded to several instances of domestic abuse between Thomas Blige and ex-girlfriend Cheryl Ann White before alleged stabbing incident.

By DANIELLE HAYNES, UPI.com
Mary J. Blige's father allegedly stabbed by ex-girlfriend
Singer and actress Mary J. Blige arrives at the LACMA Art + Film gala in Los Angeles on November 2, 2013. UPI/Jim Ruymen | License Photo

Jan. 26 (UPI) -- The woman accused of stabbing the 63-year-old father of singer Mary J. Blige was his girlfriend and neighbors said the two frequently argued.

Thomas Blige's ex-girlfriend, Cheryl Ann White, 50, allegedly stabbed the man Thursday morning at the Michigan apartment complex where they reportedly both lived.

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Thomas Blige was in critical condition at Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo, Mich. White was charged with assault with intent to murder and was held on $500,000 bail Friday

Police said the incident appeared to be a domestic dispute during which time White allegedly slashed the tires on Thomas Blige's vehicle. Neighbors said the couple fought frequently and police said they visited the apartment seven times for reports of domestic disputes.

[NBC News]

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