In a striking turn of events during the week that a case was decided in her favour, Dickerson’s ex-husband allegedly abducted her. During this incident, Dickerson shot him in the chest; fortunately, he survived the injury. Despite the severity of the situation, law enforcement opted not to file charges against either party involved.
Shortly after these dramatic events, Dickerson faced further challenges when the tax office pursued her for approximately $US1 million in gift taxes. This led to a protracted legal struggle, ultimately resulting in a court order for her to pay a substantial amount to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).