Disney Channel Star Tiffany Thornton Slams Husband's Accusation That She Ran Off With Their Two Children

"Mr. Carney’s claims are false and are being dealt with in the proper forum," a lawyer for the Disney Channel star tells E! News

By Natalie Finn May 23, 2014 12:10 AMTags
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So Random!, indeed.

Disney Channel star Tiffany Thornton just welcomed her second child with husband Chris Carney in March, and now Carney is alleging that she has taken off with their two kids.

"Mr. Carney's claims are false and are being dealt with in the proper forum," the actress' attorney tells E! News. "The fact that Mr. Carney has chosen to contact the media to publicize these claims raises serious concerns for Ms. Thornton, who does not believe that Mr. Carney's desire for media attention is in the best interest of the parties' two young children."

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The 28-year-old singer-actress, best known for her roles on So Random! and the Demi Lovato-starring Sonny With a Chance, married Carney in November 2011 after two years of dating. Lovato was one of Thornton's bridesmaids.

Their eldest son, Kenneth, was born in August 2012, and then baby Bentley arrived March 1.

TMZ reported today that Carney filed a child-stealing claim with the LAPD accusing Thornton of abducting their children, and that his own mother, Ruth Carney, helped her. He reportedly told the cops that his wife could be suffering from postpartum depression.

Police have not yet returned a call for more information.

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The report does not specify when Thornton is accused of running off, but she just retweeted a post from Follow Jesus yesterday reading, "Get rid of your of worries. Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you. -1Peter 5:7."

Thornton last tweeted herself on May 19, writing, "I can't sleep and I know that Bentley is going to wake up in 5 hours to eat, time to count sheep? #mymindwontturnoff."

She also posted a picture of little Bennett in his car seat on May 18, as well as a selfie with the caption, "Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. James 1:2-3."