We broke the story … Tameka lost an arduous custody battle last week when a judge ruled in Usher’s favor, awarding him primary custody of their two young boys.

Tameka vowed to appeal the decision … by filing a motion for new trial on grounds the judge was biased in Usher’s favor.

Tameka claims the judge has a strong tie to Usher’s lawyer, claiming the attorney was personally responsible for nearly half of the contributions to the judge’s re-election campaign in 2008.  What’s more … Tameka alleges Usher’s lawyer served on the judge’s re-election campaign committee.

Tameka also insists NO evidence was presented showing she couldn’t take care of her kids.

Tameka also claims there was clear evidence of Usher’s “past, current, and future inability” to care for the kids.

The judge hasn’t ruled on her motion.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com#ixzz25Est3T9g

A statement from Antigua and Barbuda Meteorological Services at 5 am indicated that the centre of tropical storm Leslie was located near Latitude 17.8 north, longitude 53.5 west or about 605 miles east of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Tropical Storm Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest at 17 mph. a turn to the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected tonight and should continue through Sunday.

Maximum sustained winds are near 70 mph with higher gusts. Some additional strengthening is forecast during the next 48 hours and Leslie could become a hurricane later today or tonight.

Tropical storm force winds extend up to 115 miles mainly northeast of the centre.

The estimated minimum central pressure is 994 mb or 29.35 inches.

Leslie is not expected to have a significant impact on the weather across the area but weak rain bands are possible and rainfall accumulation will be minimal – less than 10 mm or 0.40 inch. There is a low chance of thunderstorms.

No storm winds are anticipated, at most, gusts of 20 to 25 mph.

Marine warnings may be required Sunday during the passage of Leslie as seas could become rough with waves of 2.4 or 8 feet.

All residents are urged to closely monitor the movement of Leslie until it is out of the area.

The Meteorological Services reported that at 500 pm Saturday, the centre of Tropical Storm Leslie was located near latitude 19.2 north…longitude 57.3 west or about 328 miles ENE of St. Kitts and Nevis. Leslie is moving toward the west-northwest near 18 mph…30 km. A turn toward the northwest with a decrease in forward speed is expected on Sunday.

On the forecast track…the centre of Leslie is expected to pass well to the northeast of the Leeward Islands. Maximum sustained winds have decreased to near 65 mph…100 km…with higher gusts. Little change in strength is forecast during the next 48 hours.

Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 160 miles…260 km from the centre.

Estimated minimum central pressure is 998 mb…29.47 inches.

Based upon the latest position and analyses the centre of Tropical Storm Leslie is expected to pass over 300 miles to the NE of St. Kitts and Nevis, however rain bands associated with Leslie could cause a few cloudy spells with scattered showers and a good chance of isolated thunderstorms.

Seas are expected to peak near 9 ft on Sunday. A small craft warning is in effect.