Gladys Knight has been married to her husband, William McDowell, since 2001. Here's everything to know about Gladys Knight's husband, William McDowell, and why her son, Shanga Hankerson, has accused him of "mental and financial" abuse.

Hankerson claimed he filed a complaint with the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, accusing his mother's current husband, William McDowell, of elder abuse. "Not knowing where, who she is, not knowing where William is, is a big thing for her. And that's my biggest issue," Hankerson said.

Gladys Knight is denying her son’s allegations that the singer’s husband has subjected her to “mental and financial” abuse. Her team is now considering legal action.