Father seen on 'Extreme Makeover' fights charges

WEST CHESTER TWP. — Greg Akers, the father of three children who, along with his family, was featured on ABC’s “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in 2008, disputed domestic violence charges Tuesday, Sept. 14 in Area III court.

His jury trial was set for Nov. 4, according to court documents.

Akers was arrested Aug. 3 for violating a civil protection order.

Clerk of Courts records show Ginger Akers filed for a domestic violence protection order against her husband on April 14, after filing for divorce on March 5.

On Aug. 2, he appeared at 7800 block of Manor Drive, the same home that was featured on the hit television show.

In July 2008, thousands of volunteers showed up to help build the Akers’ a new ranch-style home. The one-story, ADA compliant home was built for the Akers’ three children — two of whom have spinal muscular atrophy, a degenerative disease that makes mobility difficult. The Akers’ son suffers from Crohn’s Disease.

Butler County Auditor’s records show the home is still listed in Greg Akers’ name, although police records show he lives in Middletown.