James Kennedy accused of throwing woman ‘to the ground’ in incident that led to domestic violence arrest
More information has emerged about the alleged incident that led to the arrest of Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy on domestic violence charges Tuesday night.
The Burbank Police Daily Arrest Log reported that an officer spoke with both Kennedy and a woman at a residence that evening after receiving a 9-1-1 call, according to TMZ.
While there, the woman, whose name was not revealed, told investigators she was picked up by her boyfriend and he threw her to the ground.
Police on scene said they saw no visible injuries on the alleged victim, but arrested Kennedy for misdemeanor domestic violence against spouse/co-resident.
Officers were initially called to the home based on reports that Kennedy had gotten into an argument with the woman and was arrested.
Kennedy and his live-in girlfriend Ally Lewber, who was not named in police records, attended a party hosted by Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Kathy Hilton at her home earlier that evening.
More information came to light Tuesday about James Kennedy’s arrest for domestic violence. Burbank police officers say they were told Kennedy picked up the reported victim and threw her to the ground according to TMZ (pictured in Los Angeles on December 10)
At this time there is no confirmation that Lewber was the reported victim.
He was released after posting $20,000 bail, according to police records.
Kennedy’s attorney, Scott Leeman, tried to downplay the seriousness of the incident, telling the newspaper, “We understand that no injuries were reported and we hope that after careful investigation, the city’s attorney will decide not to file formal charges to serve.’
On Thursday, lawyers for Kennedy’s ex-fiancée Rachel Leviss, 30, released a statement blaming Bravo, NBC and Evolution, the companies that produce and distribute Vanderpump Rules, for turning a blind eye to the actor’s behavior. DJ.
“We are aware of the recent arrest of James Kennedy for domestic violence,” the statement said Variety.
‘Unfortunately, this news is not surprising. Rachel’s lawsuit (against former VPR stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix) details in detail Mr. Kennedy’s long history of erratic, violent behavior and substance abuse.”
“Equally troubling, however, is that NBC and Evolution (the Vanderpump Rules production company), which were aware of Mr. Kennedy’s disturbing behavior all along, have been engaged in a multi-year cover-up on his behalf. They also bear responsibility.’
In her 2020 book He’s Making You Crazy: How to Get the Guy, Get Even, and Get Over It, Kennedy’s ex-girlfriend Kristen Doute, 41, wrote about a former relationship without naming the partner.
The Valley star described the rocky relationship as verbal abuse, adding, “And then it escalated. Broken furniture, shattered picture frames, slamming doors and holes in my wall. Once that line was crossed, it was only a matter of time before he laid his hands on the ground me: pushing, shoving and physical coercion.’
Kennedy, 32, a popular DJ, was released on $20,000 bail (pictured in Beverly Hills in September 2023)
The woman was not named in the report, but Kennedy had been seen with his girlfriend earlier that evening at Kathy Hilton’s Christmas party (pictured in West Hollywood on December 3)
The lawyers for 30-year-old Rachel Leviss, Kennedy’s former fiancée, released a statement blaming Vanderpump Rules producers “who were aware of Mr. Kennedy’s disturbing behavior all along, and engaged on his behalf involved in a multi-year cover-up’. Angeles in August 2021)
Kristen Doute, 41, who previously dated Kennedy, wrote about an unnamed partner whose anger resulted in “Broken furniture, shattered picture frames, slamming doors and holes in my wall” in her book, He’s Making You Crazy
On Thursday, after news of Kennedy’s arrest became public, the reality star, who is expecting her first child with boyfriend Luke Broderick, 33, posted a screenshot of the TMZ article and captioned it, “FINALLY.”
Real Housewives stars Teddi Mellencamp and Tamra Judge reported on a fight they saw in a limo between Kennedy and Lewber during their Falling out podcast, in which he claimed the argument had become physical.
However, Lewber went for Scheana Shay’s Scheananigans podcast and denied there was any physical altercation during the heated argument.
“For the record, James never physically hurt or assaulted me. And we’re doing well. We are happy,” she claimed at the time.