Pittsburgh Steelers co-owner Robert Citrone has lost his bid for an emergency order restricting what Amy Blunt can say publicly about their ongoing child support dispute.
A Pennsylvania judge denied Citrone’s request after his lawyers sought to prevent Blunt from discussing the case with journalists or posting about it on social media, according to a court order obtained by TMZ.
Citrone’s attorneys had pointed to posts Blunt allegedly made about his finances and their 3-year-old son, as well as statements indicating that she planned to discuss the dispute on TikTok.
The ruling leaves the larger child support case unresolved. Blunt is seeking financial information that she argues is relevant to determining support, while the underlying proceedings remain sealed.
Citrone Wanted Blunt Barred From Posting About the Case
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Citrone’s emergency request followed a social media post that his attorneys said discussed developments in the litigation and made claims about his wealth and level of financial support.
In a Sept. 25 filing, his legal team also said Blunt had told her attorney that she intended to create a TikTok account where she would discuss what she characterized as Citrone’s infidelity and his alleged failure to adequately support their son.
Blunt opposed the proposed restriction, arguing that Citrone was objecting to the substance of what she wanted to say rather than identifying a valid basis for preventing her from speaking publicly.
Her response also argued that restricting former romantic partners from discussing their personal lives would improperly limit protected speech.
The Judge Kept the Seal in Place Without Imposing a Broader Gag Order
The judge denied Citrone’s emergency motion but emphasized that the case itself remains sealed.
Neither side may distribute sealed filings to people who are not involved in the litigation. The court order also states that no separate gag order currently prevents Citrone or Blunt from speaking about the dispute unless they mutually agree to one.
That means both sides can speak publicly about the dispute, but they still cannot share court materials that remain under seal.
The Child Support Fight Includes a Dispute Over Citrone’s Finances
In earlier court documents, Blunt sought Citrone’s tax returns, income statements and information about his family’s standard of living. TMZ reported that she alleged Citrone had $113 million in taxable income in 2024 and argued that his financial circumstances should be considered when the court determines an appropriate level of support.
A judge allowed Blunt to take depositions of Citrone, his wife and his children regarding their standard of living. Citrone’s attorneys later cited Blunt’s public discussion of that development when seeking the emergency speech restriction.
The filings also describe the couple’s young son as having significant medical needs. Because the case concerns a minor, the court proceedings themselves remain sealed.
Citrone Has Been Part of the Steelers Ownership Group for Years
Citrone is a hedge fund manager who has held an ownership stake in the Pittsburgh Steelers for more than a decade.
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette previously reported that Citrone and his wife, Cindy, joined the Steelers ownership group after being approached about investing in the franchise and later increased their stake.
Citrone grew up in western Pennsylvania and has also been involved in philanthropic projects in the Pittsburgh area.