Robin Thicke Accused of Child Abuse Amid Custody Fight (Report)

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Robin Thicke is reportedly being investigated for child abuse because of reports submitted to the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services by his son’s school.

TMZ first reported the story Thursday and claims Thicke’s ex-wife, actress Paula Patton, filed an emergency request with the court to restrict the singer’s contact with their 6-year-old son.

Court records confirm that Patton filed an ex parte request with the court Thursday. TMZ reports that Patton asked the court to limit Thicke’s joint custody and that request was denied.

Thicke reportedly denied any abuse. TMZ quotes a legal filing in which Thicke…