NEWARK, NEW JERSEY: John Amos has spent weeks fighting for his life in a hospital's ICU after being assaulted. His daughter, Shannon, claimed that he was a victim of elderly abuse, resulting in an ongoing investigation. However, in a surprising turn of events, Amos has accused his own daughter of mistreating him. This accusation comes merely a week after Shannon made a public plea for $500,000, alleging that her father was being exploited by a supposed "caregiver."
Earlier this week, Amos, known for his roles in 'Good Times', 'Coming to America' and 'The West Wing', shared a video on his son's Instagram account. The video captures Amos reclining in a hospital gown, accompanied by his son KC by his bedside. In the video, Amos can be seen speaking on the phone to a man presumed to be a lawyer specializing in cases of elderly abuse.
'She’s the one that I would attribute my elderly abuse to'
The star leveled allegations against Shannon, claiming that he felt that she had "taken advantage" of him. "I am very capable. And I am very confident in the doctors that I have here in the medical staff that my son has assembled around me. I feel very good about that. My main issues are that prior to entering the hospital, I had some ongoing issues with my daughter, who I feel has taken advantage of me," Amos said in the video filmed from the hospital. He continued, "She would be the primary suspect — if you would. I don’t know if that’s the right term to use or not. But she’s the one that I would attribute my elderly abuse to. It’s definitely a case of elderly abuse."
"To all of my fans, I want to share this video with you to show you that I am not in the distressed condition as described in the GoFundMe page," Amos told People, adding, "As a matter of fact, I am doing well."
Who is Shannon Amos?
Shannon is the daughter of Amos and artist Noel Mickelson. With exposure to Hollywood from an early age, she gained experience on the sets of popular sitcoms and movies. Her father guided her in understanding the business side of Hollywood. Shannon's journey included internships, working with Director Spike Lee and MTV's 'Yo! MTV Raps'. She later joined BET Networks and became a successful producer. She ventured into music video production and worked at Warner Bros Home Entertainment before founding Afterglow Multimedia, focusing on talent management and production. She has collaborated with various notable clients and aims to create captivating content. She currently resides in Los Angeles.
In response to Amos' claims, Shannon's rep said, "Ms. Amos is disheartened at the continuation of false and defamatory statements being made against her by, or on behalf of, or in connection with news reports based on social media posts by Mr. Kelly K.C. Amos. ... She is exploring all legal remedies available to her. Ms. Amos hopes this matter will be resolved soon through the proper authorities."
