‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum James Kennedy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges and Kristen Doute’s Reaction!

‘Vanderpump Rules’ Alum James Kennedy Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges and Kristen Doute’s Reaction!

Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy He was arrested on December 10, 2024 on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic violence.

The Burbank Police Department responded to a call at James Los Angeles residence around 11:30 p.m. regarding an altercation between a man and a woman. A police spokesman confirmed the peopleInvestigations concluded that it was an internal incident that led to (James‘)Arrest.” James He was later booked on a misdemeanor domestic violence charge and bail was later posted. Formal charges are pending review by the Burbank City Attorney’s Office.

According to TMZ, which first reported the incident, a witness allegedly noticed it James32, had physical contact with an unidentified woman. However, authorities did not notice any obvious injuries upon arrival. James He was released on $20,000 bail.

It remains unclear whether it is the woman in question James girlfriend, Ally Lieber. The couple had attended Kathy Hilton’s annual holiday party earlier that evening. During the event, the duo “spent most of the night apart and didn’t show much affection toward each other,” a source told PEOPLE. Another source described Kennedy’s behavior at the party.

“James was acting super aggressive all night.” The source added: “He was acting erratically, running back and forth to the bar and checking out people along the way. He appeared drunk. He spent the evening mostly alone, but when he spoke to people, he seemed angry and rude.”

After news James His ex-girlfriend and ex-girlfriend arrested Vanderpump Rules co star, Christine Dotyreacted on Instagram by posting a screenshot of the TMZ article with the caption, “Finally.”

James and ally Their relationship began in January 2022, soon after James He ended his engagement to his “Vanderpump Rules” castmate Rachel (formerly Raquel) Levis. They met at a concert by Tom Sandoval’s band The Most Extras. ally He later admitted that he was a fan of the Bravo show, saying:

“I saw ‘Vanderpump Rules.’ During COVID, I went down the Bravo rabbit hole,” she explained during the show’s Season 10 reunion, “It gave him a chance to really show me who he is,” adding that he’s “beautiful.”

In light of the alleged incident… ally She attended a New Year’s Eve event with Windsor Celebration at the Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles on December 11. She appeared solo, smiling for the cameras and was photographed receiving an ephemeral tattoo from The Tattoo Shop at the event.

James He remained active on social media after the incident, promoting the DJ’s upcoming performance on Instagram. He posted: “Can’t wait to go back to my favorite place in Dallas!!🔥🤠 @komododallas.”

James Struggles with alcohol have been a recurring theme on “Vanderpump Rules.” In 2021, he celebrated two years of sobriety, sharing on Instagram: “I AM 2 YEARS SOBER TODAY 💜. Thank you to everyone who has supported me and my journey so far. Here’s to many more years alcohol free #forlife (for anyone struggling, trust me, the light at the end is brighter than anything I could have ever imagined. And if I can do it, you can too).”

In the same year, James He described himself as a “sober Californian,” noting that he used certain substances such as marijuana in moderation but abstained from alcohol. This approach faced criticism from his then-co-star Lala Kent, who was quite staid. James He defended his position by saying: “It helped me give up alcohol for good, you know what I mean? I’ll also quit weed when the time comes. …I don’t feel like I should quit right now, you know? There is no point.

So far, no James no ally He has commented publicly on the arrest. The Burbank City Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to determine whether or not formal charges will be filed.

For those affected by domestic violence, support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or by visiting thehotline.org.

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