Keke Wyatt is pushing back against reports surrounding her recent arrest in Georgia, with her representatives disputing several of the charges initially associated with the case.

The R&B singer, whose legal name is Ketara Wyatt Darring, was booked into the Henry County Jail on September 20. She was released two days later after posting a $1,050 bond.

While booking information reportedly listed multiple allegations, Wyatt’s team says the court documentation currently reflects only one charge: simple assault.

Keke Wyatt’s Team Disputes Reported Charges

Following reports of Wyatt’s arrest, her representatives issued a statement challenging claims that she had been charged with cruelty to children, terroristic threats and acts, or aggravated assault.

“Contrary to information currently being circulated, the Henry County court documentation reflects one charge: simple assault,” her representatives said.

Wyatt’s team emphasized that they were not asking the public to prejudge the circumstances of the case and said the singer intends to address the matter through the appropriate legal process.

Her representatives expressed particular concern about reports involving children.

However, public booking information reportedly presents a different account of the allegations connected to Wyatt’s arrest.

Booking Records Reportedly List Additional Allegations

According to reports citing Henry County booking information, Wyatt was initially listed with allegations including aggravated assault, terroristic threats and acts, and third-degree cruelty to children.

The reported child cruelty designation does not necessarily mean Wyatt was accused of physically harming a child.

The booking entry reportedly described the allegation as third-degree cruelty to children involving a witness. Under Georgia law, that designation can apply in certain cases when a child witnesses or hears an alleged act of violence.

Wyatt’s representatives maintain that those allegations are not reflected as charges in the court documentation currently before the court.

It remains unclear from the available information whether the initial allegations were reduced, changed or declined following her booking.

Arrest Reportedly Stemmed From Child Custody Exchange

Additional details surrounding the alleged incident have also emerged.

According to reports citing an arrest warrant affidavit, the confrontation allegedly occurred during a child custody exchange on September 20.

A witness reportedly alleged that Wyatt displayed a black 9mm Beretta during an argument and threatened another woman. Three children were reportedly nearby at the time.

Wyatt reportedly acknowledged possessing the firearm while speaking with authorities but denied pointing it through a vehicle window or threatening anyone.

The allegations contained in the warrant have not been proven in court.

Conflicting Information Surrounds Keke Wyatt’s Case

The differing accounts have created uncertainty over exactly which charges Wyatt currently faces.

While booking information reportedly listed several allegations, Wyatt’s representatives insist that the court documentation reflects only a simple assault charge.

Her team has not publicly explained whether prosecutors changed or declined any of the allegations reportedly included in the initial booking information.

For now, the case remains ongoing, and Wyatt has denied key allegations surrounding the reported confrontation.

Keke Wyatt Has Built A Decades-Long R&B Career

The legal situation comes after more than two decades in the spotlight for Wyatt.

The 44-year-old singer rose to prominence through collaborations with fellow R&B artist Avant, including “My First Love” and “Nothing in This World.” Both tracks appeared on her debut album, Soul Sista.

Wyatt later expanded her career into reality television, appearing on all three seasons of R&B Divas: Atlanta.

She also starred in Keke Wyatt’s World, which gave viewers a closer look at her music career and family life.