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Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Love Island alum hit with domestic violence charge after alleged assault of his child's mother
Reality TV alum Cashel Barnett has been arrested and jailed on domestic violence charges. Best known for his appearances on season one of Love Island USA and The Challenge: USA, the 34-year-old was arrested Monday in Salt Lake City, Utah, on charges including assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child. Entertainment Weekly reported he was not granted bail as the alleged victim, who is Barnett's former partner and the mother of their child, said she feared he would try to kill her if he was allowed to leave custody. According to authorities, Barnett's former partner made a police report on April 25 about an incident that occurred 15 days earlier. She claimed they were arguing and that she attempted to calm him down by hugging him. She said he slapped her arms away before following her into a bedroom, where he proceeded to pick her up by the neck with both hands, slam her onto the bed and choke her. She further alleged that Barnett slapped her in the face while telling her: 'You're okay.' She alleged the incident took place in the presence of their child. She also said that the incident caused her to experience nausea, vomiting, memory loss, headache, trouble swallowing, and difficulty breathing. A detention hearing for Barnett has been scheduled for Thursday. Barnett's attorney Andrew K. Deesing told Entertainment Weekly that his client is cooperating with authorities. "Upon finding out about the arrest warrant, Mr. Barnett immediately retained counsel and then surrendered on the arrest warrant in Utah's Third District Court first thing" on Monday morning, said Deesing. "We are obviously in the very early stages here and won't have any comment until after that hearing on Thursday," the lawyer continued. The Independent has approached representatives for Barnett and Love Island USA for comment. Barnett, from Sacramento, California, first found fame when he was one of the original cast mates for the first season of Love Island USA, which aired in 2019. After entering the Love Island Villa on day one he was briefly paired with Caroline "Caro" Viehweg. He was ultimately dumped from the island on day 20. He returned to reality television in 2022 when he appeared in the first season of the CBS competition show The Challenge: USA. He starred alongside Kyra Green, who he briefly dated on Love Island, and was eliminated in the second episode.
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Yahoo
'Love Island USA' Alum Cashel Barnett Charged with Domestic Violence in Utah for Allegedly Assaulting the Mother of His Child
Cashel Barnett was arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, May 19 He faces charges of assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child Barnett's lawyer said that after the reality star found out about an arrest warrant in his name, he "retained counsel" and "surrendered" in Utah's Third District CourtLove Island USA alum Cashel Barnett has been put behind bars. Barnett, 34, was arrested in Salt Lake City, Utah on Monday, May 19 on charges including assault, aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, according to arrest records viewed by PEOPLE. This comes after an arrest warrant was issued by a judge for The Challenge: USA star's arrest on May 12. The reality star's former partner reportedly told authorities that she would be at risk of being killed if he wasn't detained and that he had previously threatened her life, according to Entertainment Weekly and NBC News. Barnett's attorney Andrew K. Deesing did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment on the matter. Deesing told EW that "upon finding out about the arrest warrant,' Barnett 'immediately retained counsel and then surrendered on the arrest warrant in Utah's Third District Court first thing" on Monday morning. Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage? Sign up for for breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases. The TV star is next scheduled in court for a detention hearing on Thursday, May 22. Deesing said, "We are obviously in the very early stages here and won't have any comment until after that hearing on Thursday.' The charges were brought after Barnett's former partner filed a police report on April 25 alleging that the Love Island star assaulted her on April 10 during an argument in front of their child. She claimed in the report, per EW and NBC News, that she tried to calm Barnett down by hugging him. However, she alleged that Barnett slapped her arms away and then followed her to a bedroom, where he picked her up by her neck with both hands and slammed her onto the bed. She claimed in the report, per NBC News, that he had put "continuous pressure" on her neck and that she "was unable to breathe and her vision went blurry." The woman also claimed that he had 'slapped' her in the face during another instance in their argument and told her, 'You're fine.' Following the incident, she alleged in the police report that she experienced "difficulty breathing, a raspy voice, coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, agitation, amnesia, memory loss, visual changes' and a 'headache.' The aggravated assault and domestic violence charges were presented on May 9, per EW. Barnett is best known for appearing in the first season of Love Island USA, which premiered in 2019. He later went on to star in The Challenge: USA in 2022. According to his Instagram page, he currently works as a drummer in a band. If you are experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or go to All calls are toll-free and confidential. The hotline is available 24/7 in more than 170 languages. Read the original article on People
Pink Villa
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Why Was Love Island Alum Cashel Barnett Arrested in Utah? Everything We Know About Reality Star's Case So Far
Trigger Warning: This article contains mention of domestic violence. Cashel Barnett, widely known as a former contestant of Love Island, was recently arrested for domestic violence. According to reports, the reality show alum has been held in custody in Utah. He was booked into Salt Lake County Jail on Monday. A report by Entertainment Weekly states that Barnett was taken into custody on charges of assault and domestic violence, confirmed by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Department. He is currently facing two third-degree felony counts of aggravated assault and domestic violence in the presence of a child, along with two counts of misdemeanor assault. The star from Love Island was booked on these charges on May 9, and a warrant for his arrest was issued by a judge three days later. Additionally, Salt Lake County Deputy District Attorney Ronda Woolson has issued a no-bail warrant for Barnett. This followed a lethality assessment conducted with the alleged victim, Cashel Barnett's former partner and the mother of their child. Reports say she feared Barnett might try to kill her if he wasn't held in custody. Meanwhile, a detention hearing is scheduled for Thursday in the domestic violence case. Talking to the outlet, Andrew K. Deesing, Barnett's attorney, said, "Upon learning about the arrest warrant, Mr. Barnett immediately retained counsel and surrendered to Utah's Third District Court first thing Monday morning." According to authorities, Barnett's ex reported the April 10 incident on April 25. She stated that while trying to calm him with a hug, he slapped her arms away, followed her to the bedroom, lifted her by the neck, slammed her onto the bed, and choked her—all in front of their child. Common Disclaimer: If you need support or know someone who is struggling with domestic violence or assault or abuse, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist or NGO or speak to someone about it. There are several helplines available for the same.
Scottish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Love Island star jailed for ‘choking ex' in front of child, 1, after mum tried to ‘calm him down'
TV STAR SHAME Love Island star jailed for 'choking ex' in front of child, 1, after mum tried to 'calm him down' LOVE Island star Cashel Barnett has been thrown behind bars for "choking his ex" in front of his one-year-old child. The 34-year-old, who appeared on season one of the dating show in 2019, was booked in Salt Lake City jail in Utah on Monday, according to TMZ. Advertisement 4 Love Island star Cashel Barnett, 34, has been jailed Credit: Peacock 4 Cashel Barnett (R) pictured in the ninth episode of Love Island season one Credit: Getty 4 The reality star had previously been on the run Credit: Instagram @cashelb He was charged with felony aggravated assault, domestic violence in the presence of a child and two counts of misdemeanour assault - after he "choked" the mum in from of the youngster on April 10. The alleged assault was reported by his ex on April 24 prompting a felony warrant to be issued for his arrest. But the realty star turned himself in on Monday. He had previously been "on the run" the alleged attack reported by his ex-partner. Advertisement He is also accused of arguing with the mum of his child before she attempted to "calm him down", according to KUTV. She claims he then "slapped her arms away", and when she walked off, he allegedly picked her up by the neck and threw her onto the bed. The mum also claimed that the reality star continued to apply pressure on her neck, so much that she was "unable to breath or see clearly". Barnett then allegedly slapped her in the face and told her "you're fine". Advertisement Barnett appeared on season one of Love Island USA, and has now been charged with felony domestic violence in Utah. Following the alleged ordeal, the victim said she suffered from coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, and a headache. Prosecutors said: "The report of strangulation is particularly concerning. "Injuries related to strangulation can be serious, yet not necessarily apparent." Advertisement 4 He is being held without bail Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos. Like us on Facebook at TheSunUS and follow us on X at @TheUSSun
The Irish Sun
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Love Island star jailed for ‘choking ex' in front of child, 1, after mum tried to ‘calm him down'
LOVE Island star Cashel Barnett has been thrown behind bars for "choking his ex" in front of his one-year-old child. The 34-year-old, who appeared on season one of the dating show in 2019, was booked in Salt Lake City jail in Utah on Monday, according to TMZ. Advertisement 4 Love Island star Cashel Barnett, 34, has been jailed Credit: Peacock 4 Cashel Barnett (R) pictured in the ninth episode of Love Island season one Credit: Getty 4 The reality star had previously been on the run Credit: Instagram @cashelb He was charged with felony aggravated assault, domestic violence in the presence of a child and two counts of misdemeanour assault - after he "choked" the mum in from of the youngster on April 10. The alleged assault was reported by his ex on April 24 prompting a felony warrant to be issued for his arrest. But the realty star turned himself in on Monday. He had previously been "on the run" the alleged attack reported by his ex-partner. Advertisement He is also accused of arguing with the mum of his child before she attempted to "calm him down", according to KUTV. She claims he then "slapped her arms away", and when she walked off, he allegedly picked her up by the neck and threw her onto the bed. The mum also claimed that the reality star continued to apply pressure on her neck, so much that she was "unable to breath or see clearly". Barnett then allegedly slapped her in the face and told her "you're fine". Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Barnett appeared on season one of Love Island USA, and has now been charged with felony domestic violence in Utah. Following the alleged ordeal, the victim said she suffered from coughing, trouble swallowing, neck pain, nausea, vomiting, memory loss, and a headache. Prosecutors said: "The report of strangulation is particularly concerning. "Injuries related to strangulation can be serious, yet not necessarily apparent." Advertisement 4 He is being held without bail Credit: Getty More to follow... For the latest news on this story, keep checking back at The U.S. Sun, your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, sports news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures, and must-see videos . Like us on Facebook at
