Grace Kelley Accuses Ex-Stepfather Abuse, Claims Wynonna Judd Covered Up

Grace Kelley, daughter of country singer Wynonna Judd, has publicly accused her former stepfather, D.R. Roach, of sexually abusing her when she was 10 years old. Kelley alleges that Wynonna Judd was aware of the abuse but initially chose not to expose Roach, only divorcing him after his 2007 arrest and charges for sexual battery against a minor became public. She claims that her mother attempted to cover up the abuse and prioritized protecting her image over her children, describing Judd as a "good performer" but "never a mother." After the abuse came to light through family counseling and was reported to law enforcement, Judd sought to unite the family and begin healing, though Kelley’s life has been marked by struggles with addiction and legal issues. Kelley has since found sobriety and peace through religion and is working on a memoir detailing her experiences. The allegations highlight a painful family history that was not fully disclosed to the public at the time of Roach's conviction.