Joshua Allen’s Funeral
GF Speaks Out After Open-Casket Brawl
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“So You Suppose You Can Dance” star Joshua Allen‘s girlfriend is sharing her facet of the combat that broke out at his funeral final weekend … telling TMZ she was invited by household earlier than his aunt allegedly attacked her.
We informed you all about it — Dy’Zetta Brown had simply positioned a be aware on Allen’s chest and was kissing him goodbye for the ultimate time when she was grabbed from behind by a girl, who Brown says is an aunt on his mother’s facet of the household, in a now-infamous video.
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Police had been known as to Allen’s funeral twice that day … and, Brown tells TMZ the viral altercation occurred after the primary incident — when Allen’s maternal facet of the household informed cops she had a restraining order in opposition to him.
She was not faraway from the funeral, and tells TMZ she returned to her seat, after which walked as much as the open casket — after standing again to permit the upset members of the family to have their very own time with Allen, distraction-free.
Brown confirms she did have a restraining order in opposition to Allen at one level, explaining … “I had no management over that call. I repeatedly informed police I didn’t need Joshua in jail — I simply needed him to get assist. However they mentioned it was out of my palms. The system did what it needed — not what was finest for him.”
She tells TMZ the 90-day emergency protecting order was reside from July till September 22 and was in place as a result of earlier psychological well being incidents.
Brown additionally says the net chatter about her being Allen’s ex is totally unfaithful. They had been collectively for almost 4 years and the date of his funeral service — Nov. 8 — marked the first anniversary of them dwelling collectively, she tells us.
She says they had been soulmates, gushing … “Joshua was the love of my life. We talked about marriage, having kids, shopping for a house and touring.”
Brown provides that they by no means hung out aside till his arrest over the summer season, explaining … “Even then, he made it clear he needed to come back again house. We had been nonetheless in communication. He needed to work on issues. I beloved him — and I imagine he was making an attempt.”
We broke the information — Joshua died in September after being struck by a prepare. Each Brown and Allen’s father, Eddie Powell, inform TMZ he struggled with psychological well being points earlier than his dying.
Brown says she tried desperately to get her different half assist after she observed regarding indicators throughout their second 12 months of courting — intense attachment, jealousy and paranoia.
She remembers making an attempt to warn everybody potential about her issues — from members of the family and outdated classmates to the police. She famous … “I begged legislation enforcement to assist together with his psychological well being — not arrest him. However nobody listened. Three days earlier than his dying, I contacted his probation officer and informed her I used to be scared. Her response? ‘File him so we will ship him again to jail.”
She believes the system failed Allen — and her. She remembers him as a “type” and “gifted” particular person who had a lot to supply the world.
TMZ has tried to contact Joshua’s maternal facet of the household … to date, no phrase again.
Allen rose to fame after successful “So You Suppose You Can Dance” Season 4 in 2008, the place the late Stephen “tWitch” Boss was the runner up. He notably starred in 2010’s “Step Up 3D” and 2011’s “Footloose” remake.
He was 36 years outdated when he died.
