Anthony Edwards claimed he has been subjected to harassment and malicious speculation that has impacted his ability to focus on his career due to coverage of his custody battle with his ex, Ayesha Howard, and the NBA star pleaded with the judge to stop the public from viewing the case, In Touch can exclusively report.

On April 2, Anthony, 23, filed a motion to seal his paternity and child support lawsuit filed against Ayesha, 37, over their daughter, Aubri Summers Howard, who was born in October 2024.

Anthony told the court he does not want custody or visitation, leaving the only thing to be determined is child support.

Ayesha filed a separate case against Anthony in California. She asked that child support be determined in Los Angeles.

The NBA star accused her of moving to California in hopes of scoring a higher child support award.

As In Touch first reported, the California judge recently ruled that the child support will be established in Georgia, a small victory for Anthony.

In his new motion, Anthony explained the case involved “sensitive child support proceedings concerning a minor child and two high-profile individuals.” He explained he is an NBA star and Ayesha is a “known social media influencer.”

Anthony claimed coverage of the court battle has led to “unnecessary public scrutiny, undue invasion of privacy and harm to the minor child.”

He said he believes the entire case should be hidden from the public. He argued there is no reason for the case to be open to the public.

His lawyer wrote, “The media has already published details that sensationalize the proceedings rather than serve any legitimate public interest, including private text messages, the DNA test and information about children not subject to this proceeding.”

His attorney added, “Public access to these records has invited unwanted interference from the general public, online commentators, and social media users, which has resulted in harassment, doxxing and malicious speculation that has impacted the parties and their ability to focus on their career and their children’s well-being.”

Ayesha has yet to respond to Anthony’s request.

As In Touch first reported, Anthony admitted he was the father to Aubri after a DNA test was completed in December 2024. However, he told the court does not want custody or visitation.

Anthony wrote in a declaration, “[Ayesha] and I have one minor child together, Aubri Summer Howard. Paternity was recently established through DNA testing. I am not seeking child custody or visitation of Aubri. Therefore, the only issues to be resolved are financial in nature.”

As part of the court battle, Ayesha submitted a series of bombshell alleged texts she said Anthony sent her urging her to get an abortion.

In one alleged message, Ayesha, who has an older son with rapper Lil Baby, told Anthony, “I’m pregnant … wanted to tell you in person but you gave me no other choice. We probably should have kept it cordial but we’re here now.”

Anthony allegedly replied, “OK lol. Get da abortion lol.”

Ayesha allegedly replied, “I don’t need hush money, my intentions aren’t to blackmail you in anyway. I’m being upfront and honest. I’m not getting an abortion it’s not an option. I can keep you updated through the process or I can disappear until the babies here it’s on you. Either way I’m done going back and forward cause you think it’s a joke.”

Anthony allegedly replied, “Omg bye” followed by a series of laughing emojis.

Ayesha wrote in a declaration submitted in court, “Upon informing Anthony of the pregnancy, he blocked me on all communication platforms and made it clear, through text messages, that he did not want to be involved in the life of our child. His exact words were that our daughter would be a ‘fatherless child.’”

She added, “From that point on, Anthony never reached out to me to inquire about my well-being, the well-being of our child, or any of the needs I had during my pregnancy. I did not receive any support—emotional, financial or otherwise — throughout the entire duration of my pregnancy.”

As In Touch first reported, Anthony seemingly filed a separate paternity lawsuit earlier this month against another ex.