Earlier this week, Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy got into trouble with the law after he was arrested for domestic abuse charges against his spouse/cohabitant. Multiple reports say Burbank police officers were dispatched to a home Tuesday night after an alleged argument broke out between a DJ and a woman, who has not been named. The Bravo personality and his girlfriend Allie Luber were in attendance at a holiday party hosted by Kathy Hilton on the night of his arrest.
Why was Vanderpump Rules alum James Kennedy arrested?
Although Kennedy was released after posting $20K bail, her Burbank Police Daily Arrest Log entry obtained by TMZ revealed that the alleged victim referred to the VPR star as her boyfriend. She accused the reality TV star of picking her up and throwing her on the ground.
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Following Kennedy’s arrest, his lawyer released a statement via US media, including PEOPLE and TMZ, saying, “We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made against James by the Burbank (California) Police Department . We understand that no injuries occurred and we are hopeful that, after careful review, city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.
Vanderpump Rules cast friend says allegations against Kennedy are no misunderstanding
VPR castmate Jamie Lynn later spoke out about the 32-year-old DJ’s arrest and revealed new details about the case on social media. According to RadarOnline.com, Lynn appears to have shot down claims that it was all a misunderstanding. On her Instagram Stories she shared Kennedy’s arrest log entry, which highlighted that an officer found the VPR alumnus and the woman inside the residence.
Elaborating on the above allegations that Kennedy was arrested for, Lynn wrote, “‘The woman stated that her boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground.’ This is not just a misunderstanding.”
While it’s unclear whether Leuber is the “woman” in the matter, a source tells People that during their time at Kathy Hilton’s annual holiday party, Ellie and James didn’t show much affection towards each other. Another insider broke silence on Kennedy’s “behavior, running back and forth across the bar and checking out people’s bodies along the way.” He also said, “He seemed drunk.” He spent most of the evening alone but when he spoke to people he appeared irritable and rude.”
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James Kennedy’s girlfriend, Ellie Leuber breaks silence
Eli Luber, who has been romantically involved with Kennedy since 2022, also shared a statement on social media thanking fans for their support. On Saturday, December 14, she wrote on her IG Stories, “Thank you to everyone who reached out to me with love and support and kept an eye on me. I am fine and taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate all kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.
The 28-year-old internet personality, who was also seen on Bravo’s Vanderpump Rules, stepped out for New Year’s Eve with the Windsor Celebration event on Dec. 11, the day after her boyfriend’s arrest. She was seen all smiles at the red carpet event at Short Stories Hotel on Wednesday.
