Aaron Donald calls stalker Janelle Anwar “delusional” after she files bizarre marriage dissolution

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Apr 17, 2025, 20:14 IST

Text Size

Small
Medium
Large

Aaron Donald gets restraining order against Janelle Anwar after alleged stalking, threats, and false marriage claims targeting his family since 2020

Aaron Donald calls stalker Janelle Anwar “delusional” after she files bizarre marriage dissolution

(Image via Getty)

Former Los Angeles Rams defensive tackle Aaron Donald has secured a temporary restraining order against Janelle Anwar, who he says has stalked, harassed, and threatened him and his family since 2020. According to court filings, Donald claims Anwar has sent unwanted messages, gifts, and even threatened the life of his 3-year-old son in a recent Google Chat.

Aaron Donald obtains restraining order against alleged stalker Janelle Anwar following threats

Aaron Donald, a three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year, says he's never met Anwar. Despite this, court documents show she filed paperwork last month to end a marriage with Donald that never existed. In the filing, Anwar demanded monthly support payments of $1,500 and a divorce settlement totaling $6.5 million.

Donald reportedly discovered this through NFL security officials, describing Anwar’s behavior in court filings as “delusional.” He expressed serious concern, writing, “I fear that [her] delusions will lead to her attempting to harm me, my wife, my children, and my brother.”
Included in the court documents was evidence of her unusual conduct, like sending Donald a $5 Zelle payment captioned “I love you.”

Court orders Janelle Anwar to maintain 100-yard distance from Aaron Donald and his family

After reviewing Aaron Donald's evidence, the judge promptly granted a temporary restraining order. This order mandates Anwar to keep at least 100 yards away from Donald, his wife Erica, their two children together, and his two children from a previous relationship. Anwar is also banned from contacting Donald or possessing firearms.
A hearing is set for May 7, potentially leading to a longer-term restraining order if the judge sees fit.
Aaron Donald retired in March 2024, ending a 10-season NFL career where he became one of the league's most dominant defensive players. He earned Pro Bowl honors every year he played, won Defensive Player of the Year three times, and secured a Super Bowl victory with the Rams in 2022.
Read More: Pittsburgh Steelers have eyes on Oregon DT Derrick Harmon as their first-round NFL draft pick

Get the latest IPL 2025 updates on Times of India, including match schedules, team squads, points table and IPL live score for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Don't miss the list of players in the race for IPL Orange Cap and IPL Purple cap.

About the Author

TOI Sports Desk

The TOI Sports Desk excels in a myriad of roles that capture the essence of live sporting events and deliver compelling content to readers worldwide. From running live blogs for India and non-India cricket matches to global spectacles featuring Indian talents, like the Chess World Cup final featuring Praggnanandhaa and the Badminton World Championships semifinal featuring HS Prannoy, our live coverage extends to all mega sporting events. We extensively cover events like the Olympics, Asian Games, Cricket World Cups, FIFA World Cups, and more. The desk is also adept at writing comprehensive match reports and insightful post-match commentary, complemented by stats-based articles that provide an in-depth analysis of player performances and team dynamics. We track news wires for key stories, conduct exclusive player interviews in both text and video formats, and file content from print editions and reporters. We keep track of all viral stories, trending topics and produce our own copies on the subjects. We deliver accurate, engaging, and up-to-the-minute sports content, round the clock.

End of Article