James Kennedy focuses on sobriety after domestic violence arrest

James Kennedy released a statement about how he’s prioritizing his mental health — and his sobriety — days after being Arrested for a misdemeanor domestic violence

“I am committed to making major changes in my life,” Kennedy, 32, wrote via Instagram Story on Tuesday, Dec. 17. “I’m taking time to focus on my sobriety, my personal growth, and being present for my loved ones.”

Kennedy thanked his loved ones for staying by his side, adding, “Navigating challenging moments is not easy but I am determined to learn, grow and move forward with the amazing support system around me.”

Us Weekly confirmed on Thursday, December 12 that police were sent to Kennedy’s home, where he lives with a girlfriend Allie Louveron December 10. Authorities received a call about an argument between a man and a woman and saw Kennedy allegedly grabbing the woman. The officers who responded to the scene did not see any visible casualties.

According to the police records that came to me peopleAccording to reports, a woman told Burbank police that “her boyfriend picked her up and threw her to the ground.” Kennedy’s legal team next Post a statement on his behalf.

“We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made by Burbank police against James,” his attorneys said in a statement to us After being released on $20,000 bail. “We understand that there were no casualties and we hope that after a careful examination, the city attorneys will decide not to file a formal indictment.”

Levbar, 28, for her part, has mostly stayed out of the public eye since the arrest made headlines, when a source told us that both take up some space.

“Thank you to everyone who came with love and support and for checking up on me,” Lover wrote via her Instagram Story on Saturday, December 14. “I’m fine and taking the time I need right now. I really appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”

Kennedy joined Vanderpump Rules In 2015 when there was a bus in Lisa VanderpumpSUR’s restaurant. Over the years, Kennedy was often out with his friends due to his relationship with alcohol.

In 2020, Canadian Celebrated one year of sobriety after multiple attempts to cut drinking out of his life.

“Giving up drinking was the best decision I ever made and I’m going strong. I don’t miss the drinking…… I don’t miss the feeling…. I’m so grateful for everything now and life has become more beautiful in so many ways,” Kennedy wrote in a July 2020 Instagram post. “Thank you to my rock @raquelleviss for bringing me here. I couldn’t do it without you my love.♥️ and thank you all for the support this past year.”

Kennedy later admitted that he was “California sober” because marijuana helped him stop using alcohol. After his high profile to split from Rachel “Rachel” LewisKennedy confirmed that he had started drinking again.

“After two and a half years of not even one drop, I decided to drink again, have a few drinks. After Rachel left, I thought I was getting married, I was engaged, you know what I mean? After everything I did to improve myself, obviously it still wasn’t enough.” Kennedy said during the season 10 premiere of Vanderpump Rules, which aired in January 2023. “And honestly, it was a new year. It was 2022, you know, what am I doing? I identify with James Kennedy. Like, let me live.”

Kennedy gave up alcohol again after meeting Louver. Before season 11 of Vanderpump Rules Beginning on the air in January, LeBever said in an interview with Bravo that Kennedy has “changed the most” over the years, running, “James, he’s in treatment, he’s sober, I’m really proud of him.”