Skai Jackson Files for Restraining Order Against Baby’s Father

Skai Jackson, known for her role on Disney Channel’s Jessie, filed for a restraining order against Deondre Burgin — also known as Yerkky Yerkky — in Los Angeles County Superior Court, according to TMZ reporting on May 19, 2025.

In court documents, Jackson alleges a year-long campaign of threats and abuse, culminating in a Mother’s Day incident where Burgin allegedly threatened her with a knife and told her to drink bleach in an attempt to terminate her pregnancy. The filing also references prior acts of intimidation and emotional trauma, with online rumors and blind items linking Burgin to Jackson’s deteriorating health as far back as May 2024.

Key Sources

TMZ — First to report Jackson’s restraining order and the detailed abuse allegations

Page Six — Confirmation of Burgin’s April arrest over an outstanding warrant

Bossip — Analysis of Burgin’s prior legal issues and relationship history

Pattern of Harm

This isn’t Burgin’s first encounter with law enforcement. Police arrested him twice in the past six months, most recently in April 2025 for an outstanding warrant, according to multiple reports.

But the abuse Skai Jackson describes goes far beyond a criminal record. While she was pregnant, she says Burgin demanded she drink bleach to end the pregnancy. She says he held her at knifepoint, walked her to her car, and threatened to stab her in the stomach if she called for help.

These aren’t just allegations. They’re a warning. And they come at a time when Black women in America are already three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes than white women, according to CDC data — risks driven not just by medical neglect, but by intimate partner violence and delayed institutional response.

We cannot treat Skai Jackson’s testimony as celebrity gossip. What she describes reflects a national crisis — one where abuse thrives in silence, disbelief, and delay. Her platform may be large, but the danger she faced is one too many Black women know intimately.

What People Are Saying

“Believe Skai Jackson. Believe women.”

That message is echoing across timelines. People are calling out the double standard. They see how quick the world is to doubt Black women when they speak up.

“The victim blaming y’all are doing to Skai Jackson is messed up,” one user posted. “This is why so many stay silent.”

Others are reflecting on how pain and warning signs are often ignored. “No woman deserves abuse,” a comment reads. “Let their lives be a lesson. Red flags aren’t hate.”

There’s empathy too. Some admit they judged but are now seeing the bigger picture. “I really do feel for Skai. She didn’t deserve this. I hope her and her baby are safe.”

Across the board, one thing is clear. People are done making excuses. They want these men held accountable. They want survivors to know they’re not alone.

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