James Kennedy, (full title: James Kennedy Georgiou) an alum of Vanderpump Rules, 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. Since the truth TV persona has been courting his girlfriend, Ally Lewber, followers of the couple are interested by their relationship standing. After all, Lewber was seen attending an occasion at some point 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 beneath.
Why Was James Kennedy Arrested?
Kennedy was arrested in Burbank, California, on December 11, police confirmed in a press release obtained by Variety. 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 relating to 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 evaluate by the Burbank City Attorney’s workplace.”
After being charged, Kennedy was launched from police custody after posting a $20,000 bail, per Variety.
It’s unclear who the lady within the incident was. Lewber was not named.
Are James Kennedy & Ally Lewber Still Together?
Neither Kennedy nor Lewber has publicly commented on his arrest. One day after Kennedy was arrested, Lewber attended the New Year’s Eve with Windsor occasion on the Short Stories Hotel in Los Angeles, the place she was seen smiling for cameras and spending time with fellow actuality TV stars.
Kennedy and Lewber have been courting 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 courting 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 relating to Kennedy’s arrest.
“We are conscious of James Kennedy’s current arrest for home violence,” Leviss’ attorneys stated of their assertion obtained by Variety. “This information is, sadly, not shocking. Rachel’s lawsuit describes, in important element, Mr. Kennedy’s lengthy historical past of erratic, violent conduct and substance abuse.”
The attorneys additionally pointed to the businesses that oversee VPR: NBC and Evolution Media.
“Just as troubling, nevertheless, is that NBC and Evolution (the Vanderpump Rules 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. No one from NBCU nor Evolution Media has publicly commented on Kennedy’s arrest on the time of publication.
If you or somebody you understand is experiencing home violence, please name the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential help.