Overview

• Shanga Hankerson alleges William McDowell has been mentally and financially abusing Knight and pressuring performances despite concerns about cognitive decline.
• He says he filed an elder-abuse complaint with North Carolina’s health agency; the department says complaints are confidential and does not confirm investigations.
• Knight says her health and performances have been misrepresented and tells fans she is healthy, happy, and eager to return to the stage.
• Her publicist asserts Hankerson has had no substantial contact with her and says attorneys are exploring legal remedies over his comments.
• Knight’s team says she has been off the road since June 1 and plans to resume The Queens Tour in September, while McDowell declines further comment beyond her statement.