In 1998, Jamiko Vaughn got married to Warren Sapp, a former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League for 13 seasons. The couple’s marriage, unfortunately, did not last up to a decade, ending with a divorce in 2007.
Though Jamiko and Warren are no longer together, the estranged couple still shares 2 kids together namely Mercedes and Warren II.
Years after her marriage failed, Vaughn’s life has mostly been in the shadows except for her cancer awareness engagements. This however cannot be said about her ex-husband who has hitherto been associated with several controversies and legal battles.
Everything to Know About Jamiko Vaughn
1. Life Background of Warren Sapp’s Ex-Wife
There isn’t much information about Vaughn for now. This is because her fame and popularity are closely linked to being the ex-wife of the former professional football star Warren Sapp. However, according to some of her social media handles, Jamiko studied at Penn State and she lives in Windermere Florida.
2. The Real Truth About Why Jamiko Vaughn Divorced Warren Sapp
On the 21st of July 2003, Jamiko filed for a divorce in a Tampa court indicating that her marriage was irretrievably broken. In her petition filed in the Family Law Division of the Hillsborough County Circuit Court, Sapp prayed the court to dissolve her marriage and award her temporary and permanent shared parental responsibility for their children along with alimony, and this was later granted to her.
Sources reveal that the reason behind the estranged couple’s divorce may not be far from issues surrounding neglect, abuse, and assault. The former EPL player who married his longtime companion Jamiko in the gazebo of the Ihilani Resort in 1998 has over the years had his image maligned with a lot of controversies even though he remains a figure that lots of fans may look up to.
3. Meet Jamiko Vaughn’s Kids With Warren Sapp
Mercedes is Jamiko and Warren’s first child. She was born in 1998 and is currently 26 years old. Their second-born is Warren II also known as Carlos. He was born in the year 2000 and is currently 24 years old. The kids are still in the custody of their mother and they love to enjoy family time together.
4. Her Ex-Husband Has an Impressive Career Record
The former American football defensive tackle who played in the National Football League for 13 seasons mostly with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers had a very impressive career record.
Sequel to his outstanding performance, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2013, and at the time of his retirement, the player was one of the only defensive players in NFL history to make the Pro Bowl, be named Defensive Player of the year, and win a Super Bowl or more pre-Super Bowl NFL title.
5. Jamiko Has Sued Her Ex-Husband For Not Meeting Up His Financial Obligations
After Jamiko and Warren got divorced, the former EPL player had to face several legal battles. One of which was related to being $876,000 behind on alimony and child support for his former spouse.
He also was said to have owed the Internal Revenue Service $853,003 from income in 2006 and $89,775 for 2010, owed $68,738 for unpaid property taxes in Windermere and owed money to attorneys, friends, and a speech therapist as well.
Moreso, he had other several financial controversies with PNC bank and his other wives who kept suing him for one crime or the other.
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6. Her Ex-Husband Has Filed For Bankruptcy
On April 7, 2012, the Associated Press reported that Sapp had filed for bankruptcy in an effort to discharge debt from failed businesses. He claimed to have lost his University of Miami championship rings and his Buccaneer Super Bowl ring. The balance in his checking and savings accounts was said to be less than $1,000. The former player claimed no credit card debt and owns no automobiles, but owes National Car Rental $90,685 through his business, Nine-Nine LLC.
Court filings indicated Sapp’s assets totaled $6.45 million against a debt of $6.7 million. His monthly income was reported as $115,861. On November 1, 2012, Sapp’s 10,000-square-foot (930 m2) house in Windermere was auctioned off and sold for $2.9 million.
Jamiko Vaughn’s ex-husband also had other legal battles pertaining to domestic violence and assault. It is not clear if this was the reason why his first wife left him but it is on record that Warren was arrested in South Florida and charged with domestic battery while he worked as an analyst for the NFL Network’s coverage of Super Bowl XLIV. Following the arrest, the NFL Network canceled his appearance but the charges against Sapp were later dropped.
Also, On February 2, 2015, the day after Super Bowl XLIX, Sapp was arrested on suspicion of soliciting a prostitute and assault. Later that day it was revealed Sapp’s contract had been terminated by the NFL Network however but in May 2015 the charges against Vaughn’s ex-husband were again put away.
7. What is Jamiko Vaughn’s Net worth
Jamiko Baughn’s net worth is still unknown. But her ex-husband’s money is reported to be $500 thousand. This amount would have been way higher if not for the many financial battles that he had to face with his wives, banks, and the authorities.
8. Who is Jamiko Vaughn Dating Right Now?
Jamiko’s life went off the spotlight after her marriage to the former football star. She is likely single at the moment and there is no record to prove that she has been married again to another man.
2. Warren Sapp’s Ex-Wife Supports Fight Against Pediatric Cancer
Though very little can be said about Jamiko Vaughn, it is nonetheless known that she works with organizations such as Runway to Hope in raising funds used to further cancer research and assist kids with the condition.
10. She is Believed to be the Sister of Alvin Harper
Some sources have revealed that Jamiko is the sister of Alvin Harper; a former football wide receiver in the National Football League for the Dallas Cowboys. Apart from Alvin being alleged to be her brother, there is hardly any known person that she is associated with as a blood relative.
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