Brace yourselves, folks. The unfolding drama between Billy Ray Cyrus and his estranged wife Firerose just got even more intense. The country music icon has accused Firerose of racking up a staggering $96,986.05 on his business American Express card in a mere fortnight. That’s right – almost $100K in unauthorized expenses from May 23rd to June 7th.
In recent court filings, Billy Ray contends that Firerose made 37 unauthorized transactions on his business credit card – a card she allegedly had no rights to use. He’s not taking this lightly, petitioning the court for an emergency restraining order to prevent her from further use of the card. But he doesn’t stop there; he also demands Firerose repay every single penny of the substantial bill. Now that’s a financial face-off if ever there was one!
Firerose, however, isn’t about to roll over. She retorts that since their cohabitation in 2022, she’s had access to multiple cards belonging to Billy Ray without any spending restrictions. In her view, using their so-called “marital money” to sustain her lifestyle while they’re still legally married is completely warranted. It’s a classic “he said, she said” scenario with high stakes and heightened emotions.
To add another twist to this already complex situation, Firerose’s legal documents highlight that $45k of the disputed sum was erroneously charged by her representing law firm—and has since been refunded. This disclosure certainly complicates Billy Ray’s allegations and muddies the financial waters.
The backdrop to this monetary clash is their ongoing divorce proceedings which were initiated by Billy Ray in late May on grounds of “irreconcilable differences” and “inappropriate marital conduct”. But he’s not just seeking divorce; he’s after an annulment, citing fraud as the basis for his claim. Such legal tactics suggest deeper issues and a potentially explosive court battle looming.
Let’s not forget, this isn’t Billy Ray’s first encounter with divorce. His previous marriage to Tish Cyrus ended for the third and final time in April 2022 after 28 years. Tish has since moved on and married “Prison Break” star Dominic Purcell in August 2023.
Family dynamics are also adding fuel to this fire. Miley Cyrus, Billy Ray’s famous daughter, reportedly missed his wedding to Firerose, hinting at a strained relationship. It’s hard to imagine how this financial fiasco might further impact family connections.
As the courtroom drama continues, one thing is clear: this isn’t just about money—it’s about trust, betrayal, and the messy disintegration of what once appeared to be a promising love story. Will Firerose be forced to repay the nearly $100K? Will Billy Ray secure the annulment he desires? Only time—and plenty of legal theatrics—will reveal the answers.
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