Overview

• Shanga Hankerson alleges husband William McDowell mentally and financially abuses the 81-year-old singer and says he has reported it to Buncombe County’s Department of Human Services.
• Knight issued a statement saying she is healthy and happy and that her health and performances have been misrepresented.
• Her publicist called the claims unfounded, said Knight has not toured since June 1, and noted plans to resume The Queens Tour in September.
• Knight’s team says lawyers are exploring legal remedies in response to what they describe as defamatory statements.
• North Carolina officials say complaints and any investigations are confidential, and McDowell has declined further public comment, pointing to Knight’s statement.