Former NBA player Christian Wood alleges murder-for-hire claim amid custody dispute

Court filings say Christian Wood was granted temporary custody after accusing his ex of involvement in an attempted murder-for-hire; his ex denies the allegation and a hearing is set for Jan. 14.

Christian Wood was reportedly granted temporary custody of his 2-year-old son after filing court documents that accuse his ex, Yasmine Lopez, of involvement in an attempted murder-for-hire. Lopez has denied the allegations and has sought protection from Wood in separate filings. The filings say the dispute began following a reported break-in attempt at Wood’s home. A court hearing to hear arguments from both parties is scheduled for Jan. 14. Key reported details: - A court granted Wood a temporary restraining order ordering Lopez to stay at least 100 yards away and awarded Wood temporary sole custody of their child. - In his filings, Wood says he encountered intruders, discharged a firearm to scare them, and reported the incident to police, saying he feared for his life. - Lopez denies involvement, says she was not contacted by investigators linking her to any crime, and has filed her own petition for a restraining order alleging prior physical incidents. - A hearing between the parties is scheduled for Jan. 14. Summary: The court filings have resulted in temporary custody and mutual restraining orders while law enforcement and the court review allegations from both sides; the next scheduled procedural step is a hearing on Jan. 14.