Lauryn Goodman breaks silence after losing court battle with England star Kyle Walker

On July 30, 2024, at 10:36 PM | Updated on July 30, 2024, at 11:37 PM

Lauryn Goodman has finally spoken out after losing a legal dispute against English footballer Kyle Walker.

Kyle Walker's former partner took advantage of the England footballer's generosity after having their child, treating him like a never-ending source of money, as stated in court.

Instagram personality Lauryn Goodman faced criticism from a judge on Tuesday for allegedly taking advantage of a Premier League player's infidelity towards his wife, Annie Kilner.

In a harshly worded ruling, Judge Edward Hess stated that Lauryn was not known for being honest and was frequently rude, obstinate, and demanding. As a result, he rejected most of the financial requests the influencer had made against the football player.

Ms Goodman understood that Mr Walker was very eager to keep their daughter Kinara Storm's birth a secret. The judge mentioned that she used this information to her advantage in order to gain financial benefits.

The court received a strongly worded 30-page report, in which Ms. Goodman was described as an untrustworthy witness. The report criticized her for manipulating evidence to benefit her case against Mr. Walker.

The report detailed the numerous shopping sprees the influencer indulged in with Mr. Walker's money and alleged that she spent money excessively.

These shopping sprees included buying a Mercedes GLE for £70,000, giving a £30,000 car allowance to a nanny, and allocating a £22,000 budget for furniture.

Ms Goodman also asked for £14,750 per month to support her children and an additional £3,900 per month for childcare expenses.

Mr. Walker also spent money on a £31,200 artificial turf field after Ms. Goodman suggested that Kinara could grow up to be a powerful woman.

Now, Ms Goodman has spoken out for the first time.

In a message to the Mirror, she explained: "These legal processes have been challenging and exhausting, and I had hoped they wouldn't be required. My main focus has always been on my children and ensuring they have a secure future. I am a committed mother raising my children on my own, and even though they may not have the same opportunities as their half siblings, I strive to give them the best I can, no matter the circumstances."

I am grateful to my lawyers and the judge for securing my children's future, allowing me to now concentrate on creating a stable foundation for them for when they return to their father's home. Most importantly, I am excited to spend quality time with my children and move forward with our lives together.

Judge Edward Hess made a unique decision to remove reporting restrictions in the family court.

In describing his reasoning, he stated: "It would be illogical and make the court look foolish to attempt to edit or conceal this ruling in order to keep the identities of the individuals involved a secret.

Additionally, a review of the numerous newspaper articles written about these issues clearly shows that the mother has not only worked with, but actively started, media attention that exposes her own children, the details of how they were conceived, and her opinions about the father to the public.

Judge Hess commended Kyle Walker for his elegance, generosity, and compassion in his decision, but had much more severe words for Lauryn Goodman.

The judge stated that in 2023, he tried to hide the fact that he was Kinara's father.

Based on the evidence, it is evident that he felt embarrassed about this situation and was nervous about his wife's reaction upon learning the truth.

The father tried to convince the mother to keep the secret by agreeing to many of her financial requests that he would normally have refused.

The proof I have seen clearly shows that the mother was able to take advantage of these significant raises by suggesting that she would publicly reveal the paternity matter.

She also warned that if she didn't get her way, she would choose a house very close to his in Cheshire, a thought that she knew scared the father.

He stated: "I believe the father's appearance in front of me was rational, truthful, and trustworthy.

Clearly, he felt ashamed and sorry for the tough position he put several individuals, including his children, in. He also regretted hiding his paternity of Kinara and acknowledged his poor decision-making.

However, he has demonstrated grace and kindness in my opinion (and, once the truth was revealed, honesty) in dealing with the financial and personal outcomes of the situation.

In comparison, I found the mother to be untrustworthy.

She frequently spoke in a way that she believed would benefit her situation instead of speaking the truth, did not take the time to calmly evaluate her actual needs, and often magnified her desire to spend money.

After the judge made a decision, Kyle Walker criticized the influencer for using him like an unlimited source of money.

A representative for Kyle Walker stated that the ruling clearly shows Lauryn Goodman's excessive desire for money and her continual pursuit of it.

The judge clearly stated that she took advantage of Kyle by constantly asking for money and making threats to get her way.

She then planned a publicity blitz to fuel unwarranted and inappropriate invasion into the personal lives of Kyle, Annie, and their small family.

During each court proceeding, the judge consistently mentioned that Kyle took a fair and generous approach. These legal actions were completely avoidable. Kyle's proposal should have been agreed upon many months ago, which would have prevented any additional stress for everyone involved.

After this decision and the revelations it brings to light, my client and his family are now requesting that the media completely honors their right to a personal life as they move forward.

Ms. Goodman expressed that she is a committed mother raising her children on her own. She acknowledged that her children may not have all the same luxuries as their half-siblings, but she has always prioritized doing her best for her children and will continue to do so in the future.

Because of the support from my legal team and the ruling from the judge, my kids' upbringing is now safe. I can now concentrate on creating a stable future for them to ensure they are taken care of when they go back to their father's home.

Above all, I am excited about cherishing every minute with my kids and the three of us moving forward in our lives.

In court, Mr. Walker admitted that he was hesitant to publicly acknowledge that he was the father of the child, but he knew that the truth would eventually be revealed.

He mentioned that his wife was unaware of the situation, and he has two children with Lauryn and four children with Annie. He wanted to ensure their protection.

He stated: "(Ms Goodman) didn't force me, but she held the power to make things explode, and I wanted to avoid conflict because I didn't want my wife to discover the truth."