The Manhattan assisted living facility Wendy Williams was staying in has accused her niece of kidnapping her. The niece, Alex Finnie, took Williams out to dinner, which led to a police report being filed by the facility. Despite the meal taking place at a restaurant in NoHo, the facility reported that Finnie had violated the law by taking Williams without permission and evading facility staff. Williams, who had been undergoing a psychiatric evaluation at the facility, was not allowed to leave the memory unit without elevator access from the fifth floor.
Staff members at the facility alleged that Williams and Finnie were escorted by a worker to the lobby and even assisted with getting into an Uber. These claims contradict a previous statement made by the attorney of Williams’ guardian, who said that Williams had no restrictions at the facility. Following the dinner, Finnie stated that the police had been called after the facility insisted that she had taken Williams without confirmation or approval. Williams expressed disbelief at the situation and mentioned that she and her niece were celebrating her niece’s visit from Miami.
Despite the drama, Williams described Finnie as “good” to reporters and asserted that they were “back in one piece.” Williams expressed frustration with the facility for their actions and said that they would have to explain themselves. Williams’ representatives have not yet commented on the situation. The night of the incident, Williams and Finnie dined at Max Tucci’s Tucci restaurant, and sources reported that Williams looked great and seemed to be enjoying herself.
Williams’ brother, Tommy Williams, stated that his sister is doing well mentally and physically. Williams, who is 60 years old, has been assigned a court-ordered guardian after being diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, which causes memory loss. Recently, Williams was taken to a hospital by ambulance after leaving a note that said, “Help! Wendy!” and waving desperately from her window. An insider revealed that Williams passed a mental acuity evaluation “with flying colors” during a live call to “Good Day New York.”
Despite the drama surrounding Wendy Williams’ visit to a restaurant with her niece, Alex Finnie, reports indicate that Williams is in good shape mentally and physically. The incident led to a police report being filed by the Manhattan assisted living facility where Williams has been staying. Williams underwent a psychiatric evaluation at the facility and was taken to a hospital after a distressing incident. Despite the challenges, Williams remained positive and expressed disbelief at the actions of the facility. Her family members have spoken out in support of her and assured that she is doing well.
