James Kennedy’s girlfriend, Ellie Lauer, refers to a domestic violence arrest

James Kennedythe company of, Allie LouverReferred to his arrest for misdemeanor domestic violence.

“Thank you to everyone who came with love and support and for checking up on me,” Lover, 28, wrote via Instagram Story on Saturday, December 14. “I’m fine and taking the time I need now. I really appreciate all the kindness and respect for my privacy during this time.”

Us Weekly confirmed on Thursday, December 12, that the police were subsequently sent Got a call about an argument between a man and a woman. Authorities saw Kennedy, 32, allegedly grabbing a woman on Tuesday, December 10. Officers who responded to the scene did not see any visible injuries and he was released on $20,000 bail.

Kennedy’s lawyers issued their own statement About the incident on Friday, which reads: “We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations leveled against James by the Burbank police. We understand that there were no injuries and hope that after a careful examination the city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”

Lauer has disowned other Bravo stars in the past Teddy Mellencamp and Judge TamraThe claims that they are Saw Kennedy physically abusive Towards the Louvre. Shayana Shay resurfaced the accusations after she invited Lauer on a February episode of her “Scheananigans” podcast.

“I think it was two years ago now (after the MTV Movie and TV Awards). And (Tamara) said they were going to an after party at TomTom. And during that car ride there was a collision between two people in the car, which caused her and Teddy to get out of the car,” Shay explained , 38. “They should have separated the two people in the car. And (they) suggested that James was involved, and now there are rumors going around that Teddy may have hinted at A showdown between you and James.”

Louvre close discounts that Kennedy “physically harmed” or “assaulted” her.

“It’s crazy to me that this is the most asked question (for me). It’s really sad for me, because no, I’m good. It never happened. There was no physical collision,” Leshi said at the time. “Yes, we were in the car together. I thought we were having fun. We were having fun. But then James and I did get into an argument, but there was no physical assault. I wasn’t bleeding, and they didn’t have to get out of the car and separate us. So that didn’t happen. It That’s all I’ll say about that.”

Lover continued: “We’re good. We’re happy. He’s working on himself. I know in the past that he has anger issues. So I accept that. But I just want people to know that I’m good and that I’m safe and I love him.”

According to Louver, Kennedy was drinking during the 2022 disagreement. (Kennedy confirmed in season 11 of Vanderpump Rules that he is now sober after him Past problems with drug use.)

“He was still drinking. Yes, we were all drunk in the back of the car. Yes, it’s true,’ explained Louver. “But nothing physical happened. I mean, we went to TomTom. We performed at TomTom and had fun. It was, like, good night. I don’t think it was, like, the moment or, like, the night where we were like, ‘Okay, drinking isn’t great.'”

Louvre was grateful as a Kennedy Choose to remove alcohol from his lifeAnd added, “We used to fight when we were drinking. I would drink and pick (a fight). When you drink so much and in these environments, it’s not great. It’s not who we really are. This is an example that he shouldn’t drink.”

Later in the episode, Shay admitted that Kennedy’s ex-girlfriends Rachel “Raquel” Lewis and Kristen Dout It has previously been speculated that Kennedy Maybe physically abused towards them during their relationships. Shay then wanted to give LeBever a “safe space” to talk about whatever was on her mind.

“Thank you. Because I didn’t know,” Lubber replied. “I’m like, do I go on my Instagram to say, ‘I’m okay, guys?’ Like, I don’t know how to navigate this kind of thing. And this is something that is very serious. And I do appreciate everyone who took care of me. But I do want everyone to know that I’m good.”

Kennedy’s Ups and downs were in the center of several seasons of Vanderpump Rules. After first appearing in season 3, Kandi’s ongoing romance with Dutta, 41, took a turn when she slapped Kandi at Scheana’s wedding to Mike Shay In 2014. In another season, Kennedy spit on Dota’s door. (Duta, for her part, responded to Kennedy’s arrest by writing “Finally” via her Instagram Stories.)

Meanwhile, Lewis, 29, hinted that there are more details about her split from Kennedy that she has not previously shared with the public. In the January episode of the “Rachel Goes Rogue” podcast, Levis Remembered filming a scene for season 10 of Vanderpump Rules in which she started hyperventilating while discussing their split and hinted that she left out a lot of information.

“I told them the story that I was planning to break up with James and how I intended to leave the ring box on the counter when he returned from Europe,” she recalled. “All my things were going to disappear, and I felt that this would be the safest way for me to say goodbye to him. I didn’t go into the details of why we broke up and why I can’t be with him anymore.”

Lewis responded to Kennedy’s arrest through her legal team

“We are aware of the recent arrest of James Kennedy for domestic violence. This news, unfortunately, does not come as a surprise,” her lawyers, Mark Geragos and Brian Friedmantold Us Weekly in a statement on Thursday.

Kennedy never publicly addressed Dowt and Lewis’ claims.