James Kennedy
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesIn police records from the night James KennedyHe was arrested on charges of throwing an unidentified woman to the ground.
A woman reportedly told the Burbank Police Department that her “boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground,” according to documents seen by multiple outlets including the people.
The arresting officer was called to the scene due to an “unknown issue.” It is not clear whether she was Kennedy's girlfriend. Ally Liebermade the statement. Us Weekly I have reached out to Kennedy's team for comment.
we He confirmed on Thursday, December 12, that Kennedy, 32, was He was arrested for Misdemeanor domestic violence Earlier this week. He was released on $20,000 bail.
James Kennedy's recent arrest for domestic violence was based on a “complete misunderstanding,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. A source close to the situation told us, referring to Kennedy, 32, and his girlfriend: “They were fighting and a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police and the police officers came,” referring to Kennedy, 32, and his girlfriend, (…)
“We are conducting our own investigation into the allegations brought against James by the Burbank Police Department,” Kennedy's attorneys said. He said in a statement. “We understand that there were no injuries and hope that city attorneys, after careful review, will decide not to file formal charges.”
A source later said we On which Kennedy's arrest was based “A complete misunderstanding.”
“They were fighting and a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police and the police officers came,” a person familiar with the situation said exclusively. we, Also claiming that Leuber, 28, does not plan to move forward with charges.
Ally Lieber and James Kennedy
Andrew Toth/Getty Imagesthe Vanderpump Rules The star and libre We've been together Since 2022. Several hours before Kennedy's arrest, he joined his girlfriend at a DIRECTV “Christmas at Kathy's” holiday party in Los Angeles.
An eyewitness said exclusively we That Kennedy He seemed to be in “great spirits.” During one part of the party.
The second source said: “(James) and Allie were hugging each other and taking pictures.” we. “He seemed to be in good shape and was dancing, singing and having fun.”
James Kennedy doesn't plan to change his schedule after his domestic violence arrest. The Vanderpump Rules personality, 32, plans to move forward with his upcoming slate of shows alongside Paul “DJ Pauly D” DelVecchio starting in February, a source tells Us Weekly. “He will not cancel any of his concerts,” the source said. “that it (…)
However, a third insider claimed that Kennedy was “running” through the party and “causing a scene.”
“His friend was chasing him from Kathy's basement all the way around her backyard, and James looked angry as he ran away,” the third source claimed. we. “The guy who was chasing him almost fell into the pool and dropped a lantern into the pool causing a huge scene. Everyone was wondering what was going on.”
Party guest is a colleague Nick Viall He confirmed the alleged incident during Thursday's episode of the podcast that bears his name.
“I was shocked, and his friend took a drink while James kept walking. I was like, 'That was crazy.'” VEyal (44 years old), alleged in Thursday's episode. “Ten minutes ago, I met this guy who introduced him as his best friend, and 10 minutes later, he was barking orders.”
Viall added: “It was great. I truly felt like I saw something valuable, and I was the only one who saw it. Everyone was on their own path.
Leuber has not addressed the incident publicly. we I have reached out for comment.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
