Skai Jackson Files Restraining Order Against Baby’s Father Deondre Burgin, Including Bleach Threat and Assault on Mother’s Day

Skai Jackson, once celebrated as a shining, bright star of Disney Channel‘s golden age, is now leading a harrowing court fight to protect herself and her newborn baby from danger. The 23-year-old actress filed for a restraining order in Los Angeles County Superior Court against the father of her child, Deondre Burgin, citing a history of violent domestic abuse that includes physical attacks, threats of death, and kicks during pregnancy.

TMZ first broke the news, which PEOPLE later confirmed in court documents they obtained, detailing a series of gruesome and alarming allegations.

Mother’s Day Horror: Alleged Assault With Newborn in Arms

In the most recent and most surprising of the events discussed in the filings, Jackson claims she was brutally assaulted by Burgin last Mother’s Day a few weeks ago. In the filing, the alleged beating occurred while Jackson was holding their newborn son, Kasai.

Burgin, as per Jackson’s account, dragged her by the hair, smashed her head on a car window, and punched her in the face while she held their infant. The gruesome scene has left both fans and advocates stunned, and many are demanding immediate legal protection for Jackson and her infant.

Six Months of Hell: A Pattern of Weekly Abuse

Jackson paints a picture of a long-standing nightmare that she says went on for at least six months, during which she allegedly endured weekly attacks. In her court declaration, Jackson described a routine of violence where Burgin would choke her, scratch her, and repeatedly slam her head into walls.

The actress best known for her breakout role as Zuri Ross in Jessie also alleges that Burgin destroyed her personal property in fits of rage, including her iPhone and television, as part of an escalating pattern of psychological and emotional terror.

Pregnancy Terror: Threats, Bleach, and a Knife

One of the most alarming claims in the documents is Jackson’s account of being held at knifepoint while pregnant. She alleges that Burgin told her to drink bleach to kill their unborn child, a threat so heinous it reads like fiction, but tragically, it’s real, and it’s in the paperwork now sitting before a judge.

According to Jackson, Burgin also threatened to stab her in the stomach if she dared to scream for help while he escorted her to her car during a confrontation.

Locked Bathroom Horror Caught on Video, Jackson Says

The documents also reveal an incident Jackson claims to have captured on video: she locked herself in a bathroom, terrified, and Burgin allegedly punched through the door, broke in, slammed her against a wall, and choked her until she couldn’t breathe.

If authenticated and admissible in court, this video may be incriminating evidence against Burgin, whose attorneys have been quiet thus far. Where Is The Buzz confirmed that a comment request was forwarded to Burgin.

A Mother’s Breaking Point

One of Jackson’s close sources reported that procuring the restraining order was not an impulsive move but a considered, necessary measure towards protecting her family.

“The safety and well-being of her family is the top priority,” the insider said. “This restraining order was filed as a necessary measure to protect her and her child from continued harassment and threats.”

Indeed, this legal action marks the first time Jackson has publicly named Burgin as her son’s father.

From Disney Darling to Crisis Mum

In January 2025, Jackson shared the birth of her son in a loving Instagram post captioned “Kasai 🧸🤎.”She did not refer to Burgin at the time. A month later, she was gorgeous and radiant on the red carpet of the 56th NAACP Image Awards Creative Honors and told PEOPLE that motherhood had been “so positive.”

“I love being a new mom. It’s just so exciting. So exciting,” she gushed. “I’m here tonight, I’m already missing my baby. But it’s been a great month with my new little one.”

Despite the sparkle she projected on the red carpet, she was now hiding a storm behind closed doors.

“I feel like being a mom and juggling everything probably has to be one of the hardest jobs,” she added at the time, “but it’s such a rewarding job because I’m doing it for him at the end of the day.”

Legal Action and What Comes Next

Skai Jackson’s court filing signals a critical step toward safety and justice, but it also opens the door to potential criminal investigations, custody disputes, and further legal scrutiny.

Deondre Burgin has not been arrested or charged as of this writing, and no court dates have been publicly confirmed. Where Is The Buzz will continue to monitor the case.

Skai Jackson’s story reminds us that even those who appear to be living fairy tales on screen can face unimaginable pain in private. Her priority is now clear: survival, safety, and a better life for her son.