James Kennedy, (full identify: James Kennedy Georgiou) an alum of Vanderpump Guidelines, was reportedly arrested earlier this week — and Bravo viewers need solutions. The information got here weeks after VPR introduced a solid shakeup, changing Kennedy and his now-former co-stars. For the reason that actuality TV persona has been relationship his girlfriend, Ally Lewber, followers of the couple are interested in their relationship standing. In any case, Lewber was seen attending an occasion in the future after her boyfriend’s arrest, so it’s unclear the place they stand.
Hollywood Life is breaking down the small print surrounding Kennedy’s arrest under.
Why Was James Kennedy Arrested?
Kennedy was arrested in Burbank, California, on December 11, police confirmed in a press release obtained by Selection. TMZ was the primary to report the information.
“On December 10, 2024, at about 11:30 p.m., Burbank Police had been dispatched to a residence concerning an argument between a person and a girl,” the assertion learn. “The investigation decided it was a home incident, resulting in Mr. Georgiou’s arrest. Mr. Georgiou was booked for misdemeanor home violence and later posted bail. Formal fees are pending evaluation by the Burbank Metropolis Legal professional’s workplace.”
After being charged, Kennedy was launched from police custody after posting a $20,000 bail, per Selection.
It’s unclear who the girl within the incident was. Lewber was not named.
Are James Kennedy & Ally Lewber Nonetheless Collectively?
Neither Kennedy nor Lewber has publicly commented on his arrest. Someday after Kennedy was arrested, Lewber attended the New Yr’s Eve with Windsor occasion on the Brief Tales Resort in Los Angeles, the place she was seen smiling for cameras and spending time with fellow actuality TV stars.
Kennedy and Lewber have been relationship since 2022 following Kennedy’s breakup from ex-fiancée Rachel “Raquel” Leviss, who later confronted backlash for her affair with Tom Sandoval whereas he was nonetheless relationship his then-girlfriend, Ariana Madix. Leviss left the present after season 10, and she or he and Sandoval didn’t proceed their relationship.
Leviss is at the moment suing Madix and Sandoval, and her attorneys Mark Geragos and Bryan Freedman issued a press release concerning Kennedy’s arrest.
“We’re conscious of James Kennedy’s current arrest for home violence,” Leviss’ attorneys mentioned of their assertion obtained by Selection. “This information is, sadly, not stunning. Rachel’s lawsuit describes, in vital element, Mr. Kennedy’s lengthy historical past of erratic, violent conduct and substance abuse.”
The legal professionals additionally pointed to the businesses that oversee VPR: NBC and Evolution Media.
“Simply as troubling, nonetheless, is that NBC and Evolution (the Vanderpump Guidelines manufacturing firm), who’ve identified about Mr. Kennedy’s troubling conduct all alongside, have been engaged in a multi-year cover-up on his behalf,” the attorneys alleged, including, “They, too, bear accountability.”
Bravo, VPR‘s community, is owned by NBCUniversal. Nobody from NBCU nor Evolution Media has publicly commented on Kennedy’s arrest on the time of publication.
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