Singer Billy Ray Cyrus Alleges Unauthorized Credit Card Charges By Ex-wife

 Cyrus, aged 62, filed an emergency motion for a temporary restraining order on June 13, asserting that 37 unauthorized charges were made on his business American Express card by Firerose, legally known as Johanna Hodges, as per court documents obtained by Fox News Digital. 

“As a result of these fraudulent charges… I am concerned that Ms. Hodges is in possession of other information that she may use to make fraudulent, unauthorized charges to my business and personal credit cards and accounts,” Cyrus’ filing stated. In a court response obtained by Fox News Digital, Firerose stated that there was “no emergency.” The singer claimed she has had access to the American Express card in question since 2022.

“To claim Wife has made 37 unauthorized charges is untrue,” her attorneys wrote in the filing. “Throughout the divorce proceedings, the parties are to live as per the status quo during the marriage. Wife was simply living as she has since October 10, 2023, and Husband has no right to cut her off.” Cyrus had previously agreed to provide financial support to Firerose during the divorce proceedings. According to an order filed on May 24, the “Achy Breaky Heart” singer specifically agreed to pay $500 per night for a period of 10 nights to allow Firerose to “stay at a hotel or Airbnb.”

Additionally, Cyrus agreed to provide $5,000 per month for Firerose to spend on “suitable” housing “for a period of 90 days or until the dissolution of the marriage, whichever comes first.” Cyrus filed for an annulment from the Australian singer in May, citing “irreconcilable differences” and alleging “inappropriate marital conduct,” according to documents obtained by Fox News Digital. 

The grounds for the annulment were listed as “consent to marriage obtained by fraud.” Their date of separation was listed as May 22, 2024, according to the documents. “Husband charges that he is entitled to an annulment since he gave consent to marriage based on fraud by the wife, that had he known he would not have entered into the bonds of matrimony with his wife,” the petition stated. Cyrus reportedly now believes Firerose “isn’t the person he thought he married.” “He believes that she married for other reasons but love,” a source told People magazine. “He believes she married him so he can take care of her financially. 

They’ve had drama and trust issues about money.”  “He wants her out of his life,” the source added. “They have a prenup. He’s disappointed right now, but surely will turn it around quickly. He tends to be a very positive guy.”