Courtney Clenney pleads not guilty in Christian Obumseli's murder

OnlyFans model attacks boyfriend in surveillance video

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OnlyFans star Courtney Clenney pleaded not guilty to murdering her boyfriend in their luxury Miami apartment Wednesday in a brief court appearance.

Clenney faces second-degree murder charges for fatally stabbing cryptocurrency trader Christian Obumseli during a vicious April argument.

The social media star, who boasts 2 million followers on Instagram, remains jailed without bond after being arrested on August 10 in Hawaii and extradited to Florida.

Clenney did not appear in court and her plea was entered by her attorney, Frank Prieto. The lawyer contends that Clenney was defending herself from Obumseli’s onslaught during the fight.

Courtney Clenney. — OnlyFans star Courtney Clenney boasts 2 million followers on Instagram. Instagram/@courtneytailor

Courtney Taylor Clenney in court. — Courtney Clenney faces second-degree murder charges. Tim Wright/MEGA

She claimed she threw a kitchen knife at Obumseli from 10 feet away after he threw her to the floor.

But prosecutors counter that a medical examiner determined that Obumseli was stabbed at close range.

Here's everything you need to know about OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney's murder charge

26-year-old OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney is charged with second-degree murder in the April 3, 2022, death of her beau, Christian Obumseli, 28. She has claimed he was attacking her before she plunged a knife into his chest.

Clenney allegedly killed her boyfriend during a blowup in their luxury Miami apartment.

Footage taken after the incident appears to show her dazed and drenched in blood while sitting on the floor in her bra.

Footage taken from the couple’s condo complex elevator shows previous domestic disputes in which the model seemed to be acting as an aggressor and hitting him.

The late boyfriend’s family filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Clenney to cover funeral costs and other expenses as a result of his death.

The model, who has pleaded not guilty, remains jailed without bail awaiting trial, with a status conference set for July.

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Friends of the couple said they had a fraught relationship and fought constantly. Their rows grew so disruptive that their building managers wanted to evict them.

Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli. — Courtney Clenney with boyfriend Christian Obumseli.Instagram

Courtney Clenney attacking Christian Obumseli. — Friends of the couple said they fought constantly.Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

Courtney Clenney attacking Christian Obumseli. — The couple’s fights grew so disruptive that their building managers wanted to evict them.Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office

Courtney Clenney. — TMZ captured Courtney Clenney being detained while allegedly covered in Christian Obumseli’s blood. TMZ.com