From Affair to Arrest: NC Ex-Athlete’s Love Triangle Erupts in Courtroom Gun Scandal

Raleigh-Durham, N.C. — In the heart of Durham County, what started as a private affair among friends has spiraled into a jaw-dropping collision of betrayal, social media fame, and courthouse chaos.

Timothy Darnell Montague Jr., 27, a former Saint Augustine’s University defensive lineman and Southeast Raleigh High standout, was arrested November 5, 2025, after deputies say he brought a concealed firearm into the Durham County Courthouse during a hearing tied to his explosive divorce and a million-dollar alienation-of-affection lawsuit.

The Affair That Shook Raleigh’s Social Scene

Montague’s saga began like a modern-day soap opera. He was married to Akira Montague, and together they built what looked like the perfect life — until love, loyalty, and family collided with TikTok fame.

His cousin Devon Mayo was married to Brenay Kennard, a glamorous influencer with more than 3 million followers who showcased her picture-perfect marriage online. But behind the filters, betrayal simmered.

By early 2024, Akira uncovered evidence of a secret romance between Tim and Brenay — messages, videos, and late-night encounters that shattered two marriages and set off a social-media firestorm…

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