A Miami court finalized a plea agreement for Courtney Clenney, 30, a former OnlyFans model, who was sentenced to six years in prison on Monday for the 2022 fatal stabbing of her boyfriend, Christian Obumseli, 27, in their shared apartment. The sentence includes time served of four years, reducing her active incarceration to two years, followed by five years of probation.
The plea deal, agreed upon by prosecutors and Clenney’s legal team, reduced her original second-degree murder charge to manslaughter with a deadly weapon. Clenney has maintained that she acted in self-defense, alleging Obumseli was abusive and that she feared for her life when the incident occurred.
Key Developments in the Case
- Dec. 3, 2025: Clenney reached a settlement in a civil lawsuit filed by Obumseli’s family, resolving claims against her before the criminal plea deal was finalized.
- March 4, 2026: The civil claims against Clenney were voluntarily dismissed with prejudice after the settlement.
- April 3, 2022: Obumseli was fatally stabbed in the couple’s luxury Miami apartment, an incident captured on bodycam footage showing Clenney covered in blood.
Courtroom Reactions
During the sentencing, Obumseli’s mother addressed the court, stating, “There is simply too much pain to put on paper. Four years later, there are still nights when I cannot sleep.” She emphasized that her son, described as “kindhearted, compassionate, friendly, and respectful,” should not be remembered solely for his death.
Clenney, who wiped tears from her eyes during the proceedings, did not deliver a statement. Her legal team had previously argued that text messages and witness testimony would support her claim of self-defense.
Legal and Civil Proceedings
The criminal case concluded with Clenney’s admission of guilt to the reduced charge, while the civil lawsuit—filed by Obumseli’s estate—accused Clenney of battery and alleged that the property management and security teams failed to provide adequate safety measures despite prior warnings. The estate’s claims against Clenney were dismissed following the settlement.
Judge Andrea Ricker Wolfson approved the plea agreement, which also included five years of probation post-release. The resolution marks the end of a legal process that began in August 2022, when Clenney was arrested in connection with Obumseli’s death.