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Gladys Knight Suing Her Son's Restaurant
The musical icon wants her name removed from "Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles."
ATLANTA, GA — Gladys Knight is suing her son to remove her name from the Gladys Knight Chicken & Waffles restaurant name.
The federal lawsuit was filed last week, according to Hampshire Chronicle.
The move comes in the wake of a June 2016 raid by the Georgia Department of Revenue on the restaurant. Knight's son, Shanga Hankerson, is facing several charges of theft.
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Hankerson is accused of failing to pay sales and withholding taxes of more than $650,000 and using the money for personal use. With penalties and interest, Hankerson is said to owe more than $1 million.
- See also: Gladys Knight's Son Targeted in Raid
Knight's lawsuit, according to Courthouse News Service, claims the restaurant is using her trademark without her permission.
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