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Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone'
Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone' originally appeared on Parade. Teen Mom 2 alum Nathan Griffith will serve up to four years in prison after allegedly strangling his ex-girlfriend, a violent act that violated his probation — which he was on for allegedly strangling his sister years earlier. Jenelle Evans' ex — with whom she shares 10-year-old son Kaiser — will serve a "maximum of 48 [months] with a minimum parole eligibility of 14 months in the Nevada Department of Corrections," according to the sentence filing obtained by The Sun on Thursday, May 29. Griffith reportedly received 11 days already served. According to an eyewitness in court, the judge told Griffith: "You are a danger to others and you're going to kill someone.'" Griffith allegedly sobbed as the sentence was handed down. Per multiple outlets, the former Marine pleaded guilty to the felony charge of "Battery Constituting Domestic Violence- Strangulation" in the alleged April assault of Biddle, 21. Per The Sun, Biddle was in court at Griffith's sentencing, as was his estranged, but still legal, wife, May Oyola — who recently shared an Instagram photo of a large bouquet of flowers from Griffith, signed "Your Husband." Griffith's sister, who accused him of strangling her in 2023, was also in court. Though Evans was not present in the courtroom, she caught major heat from Teen Mom fans after defending Griffith on TikTok following the altercation with Biddle. At the time, she claimed that Griffith and Biddle were both at fault, and offered her ex stay at her house — specifically, in Kaiser's room. (Evans previously claimed that Griffith hadn't seen his son in two years.) Evans' estranged husband, David Eason, has his own strangulation charge against him. He was charged with felony 'Assault by Strangulation" after allegedly strangling Evans' 15-year-old son Jace. Eason has denied the claims. In addition to Jace and Nathan, Evans is also mom to 8-year-old daughter Ensley, whom she shares with Eason. If you or someone you know has been a victim of domestic violence, help is available 24 hours a day through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit their website. Judge Reportedly Claims 'Teen Mom 2' Alum Will Eventually 'Kill Someone' first appeared on Parade on May 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by Parade on May 30, 2025, where it first appeared.
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14-05-2025
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Jenelle Evans Reveals Why She Decided to Send Her Son Jace, 15, to Live with His Father in Florida
Jenelle Evans defended her decision to send her son Jace, 15, to live with his father in Florida In the TikTok video she posted on Tuesday, May 13, the Teen Mom star explained her reasoning behind the move The MTV Star is also a mother to daughter Ensley Jolie and son Kaiser OrionJenelle Evans is owning her parenting decisions. The Teen Mom star, 33, revealed — and defended — the decision she made to send her son Jace, 15, to live with his father Andrew Lewis in Florida in a recent TikTok video. Evans said that ultimately she had to do what was in "the best interest for my child," and believes it is a "positive thing for him." "Jace is now staying with his father but also his grandmother on his other side, whom he has not seen since he was a baby," she said. "You guys are looking at it as a negative situation, but everyone behind closed doors is looking at it as a positive thing for him." "So, you guys can say all you want," she continued. "You can say I'm not taking care of my kids. Being a mother is doing the best interest for your child, and I am going the best interest for my child. Thank you." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. In the video, Evans explained that her son Jace has been navigating mental health issues and having different incidents since he was 10 years old. "We never wanted to put it in front of the media and explain it because it was Jace's privacy," she said. "Now we get to the point where it's happened too many times, multiple incidents for years and years and years. Something had to be done." The mom of three, who currently resides in Las Vegas, opened up more about what led her to make the call to his father. "I said, 'Hey, I need help,' " she recalled. "I was in a panic attack. I was crying my eyes out, and I was like, 'For once, I need your help. I need you to take over this situation because all of us have put forth effort into as much as we can give.'" "Separating the chaos from the situation right now to protect my two younger kids is very important, and also for him to protect himself," she added. "When you're co-parenting, if both sides of the family can come together to help solve these issues before they turn into adults and really get themselves in trouble, it's just really important." is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The reality TV star first entered the spotlight in 2010 when she starred on MTV's 16 and Pregnant as a high school senior expecting her son Jace. Evans then joined the cast of Teen Mom 2 in 2011, and viewers watched her first year of motherhood unfold, which included plenty of struggles as she balanced the responsibilities of parenthood with wanting to be a normal teenager. Not long after Jace's birth, Evans signed over custody of her son, whose father was not in the picture, to her mom, Barbara. The young mom went on to welcome two more children: son Kaiser Orion, 10, with her ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith, and daughter Ensley Jolie, 8, with her estranged husband, David Eason, whom she legally separated from in March 2024. Read the original article on People
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14-05-2025
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Teen Mom's Jenelle Evans Explains Why Son Jace Moved to Florida to Live With His Dad Andrew Lewis
Teen Mom alum is defending her decision to allow Jace to live with his father, Andrew Lewis. 'You guys are looking at it as a negative situation, but everyone behind closed doors is looking at it as a positive thing for him,' Evans, 33, explained via TikTok on Tuesday, May 13. 'You can say all you want. You can say I'm not taking care of my kids. Being a mother is doing the best interest for your child and I am doing the best interest for my child.' Earlier in the week, reports surfaced that Jace, 15, flew to Florida to stay with his father — who has been absent from most of his son's childhood. In her latest TikTok video, Evans — who currently resides in Las Vegas — explained that she needed some help as Jace continues struggling with mental health disorders. Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans' Ups and Downs With Son Jace: Custody Drama, Runaway Attempts and More 'He was diagnosed with ADHD at the age of 10 and most recently, in 2023, he was also diagnosed with major depressive disorder along with his ADHD and defiant disorder or ODD,' she explained. 'With defiant disorder, it's very hard to deal with. Kids act out on purpose because they want attention. They have no remorse. They have no empathy for what they did.' According to the Mayo Clinic, ODD also includes a frequent and ongoing pattern of anger, irritability, arguing and defiance toward parents and other authority figures. Evans described her son's mental health diagnoses as a 'family secret' that many relatives kept private for years. 'We never wanted to put it in front of the media and explain it because it was Jace's privacy,' she explained. 'Now we've gotten to the point where it's happened too many times, multiple incidents for years and years and years. Something had to be done.' Evans recalled the moment she called Lewis and tearfully asked for help while experiencing a panic attack. Together, the pair decided it was best for Jace to move to Florida, where he could spend time with Lewis and his mom. @jenellelevans Maybe some of you moms out there can relate to my story ❤️ #ADHD #ODD #MentalHealthAwareness ♬ original sound - Jenelle Evans 'We've tried everything we could,' Evans — who also shares Kaiser, 10, with ex-boyfriend Nathan Griffith and Ensley, 8, with estranged husband David Eason — said. 'Right now, he needs to be in a situation where both households are safe.' Jace has previously made headlines for going missing or running away from home. Teen Mom 2's Jenelle Evans Says Son Jace Was 'Having a Hard Time' for Years Before Runaway Incidents Some fans also questioned why Evans' mom Barbara was briefly granted temporary custody of Jace before Evans regained control. (In her latest TikTok, Evans said her mother 'couldn't handle it anymore.') Moving forward, Evans is optimistic that she can continue working with Lewis to create a safe home for their son. 'I feel like when you're coparenting, if both sides of the family can come together to help solve these issues before they turn into adult…it's just really important,' Evans said. 'I put all the drama aside and said, 'Let's just do this.''
The Independent
17-03-2025
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Teen Mom star Amber Portwood denies firing rumors, says she quit the show for mental health purposes
Former Teen Mom star Amber Portwood denied claims she was fired from the reality show 's spin-off series Teen Mom: The Next Chapter in a TikTok livestream over the weekend. According to the 34-year-old MTV regular, she quit the show last week. 'Not only am I not being let go, I quit three days ago,' she said online on Saturday. 'I told Larry, the producer, I quit. 'My mental health was one of the things I said other than the yelling and crying from being so damn hurt from stuff,' she continued, clarifying that her exit from the show wasn't 'confirmed' yet. 'I started to see that all they were pushing, all this crazy stuff, that tore my heart out.' Portwood went on to say: 'If I'm gone, who's gonna be the villain for them? Who's gonna play that role? Who are they gonna keep lying about and having their puppets making up stories like that?' The Independent has contacted MTV for comment. Portwood, who gave birth to her daughter Leah Leann Shirley at the age of 18, faced accusations of being fired earlier this year after she was noticeably absent from the show's most recent reunion special. The reality star welcomed Leah (now 16) with her ex-partner Gary Shirley a few years before she welcomed her now-six-year-old son James with her ex Andrew Glennon. Portwood has been a mainstay on MTV for years, appearing on 16 and Pregnant, Teen Mom: Girls' Night In, Teen Mom 2, Teen Mom: Family Reunion, and Marriage Boot Camp: Reality Stars. Portwood was arrested in 2010 for felony domestic violence after her behavior on-screen was flagged by authorities. According to The Hollywood Reporter 's report at the time, Portwood was seen 'physically attacking' Leah's dad. She was officially taken into custody in December 2010 after authorities found 'a fairly sufficient amount of several different prescription pills' during a probation search. Portwood was later sentenced to serve a minimum of two years in an Indiana jail after pleading guilty to a felony drug charge in 2012. The TV mom had agreed to a plea deal that promised she would go to drug rehab, per CNN 's report, but wound up leaving the facility before the agreed-upon date. She was arrested for violating her drug probation agreement on May 24, 2012. Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Prosecutor Rodney Cummings said Portwood also lied about passing a urine test. 'I just don't think she knew opting out meant five years in prison,' he said of her decision.
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10-03-2025
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Meet Delaware's Most Influential People on Social Media in 2025
Alexis Harris is the de facto Delaware influencer. Her "First State Destinations" has nearly 50,000 followers on TikTok and 100,000 on Instagram. The 28-year-old Dover resident's content showcases "food, views and vibes" in and around Delaware, "because we're Delaware-based, not bound," as she often says. "It's time to retire the outdated notion that 'Delaware is boring'—because that couldn't be further from the truth," Harris said. "There is so much to experience here, and I want to continue shifting that perspective." In addition to First State Destinations, Harris runs a marketing business, helping others effectively leverage social media marketing and content creation. Last year, the New Castle County Chamber of Commerce gave her an Impact Award. Now, Harris's social media accounts are exploring a new part of her life: pregnancy. After starring on MTV's "Teen Mom 2," Kailyn Lowry has since transformed her reality TV fame into a thriving social media brand across multiple platforms. Now at age 32, Lowry is a mom of seven with over 8 million followers. She shares family moments, book recommendations and insight into her personal life with her audience. Lowry is a Delaware State University alum whose passion for podcasting led her to founding the KLLR Podcast Network in 2021, a company that allows her to mentor and guide rising podcasters. The influencer also has written multiple books, including "Pride Over Pity," a New York Times bestseller. Senior TikTok sensation Larry Pennington of Rehoboth Beach recently has become one of Delaware's new stars on the app. The beloved boomer is popular for sharing videos of his "thrifted home," while he also models his favorite outfits, many of which are colorful blazers. The retired educator, boasting more than 230,000 TikTok followers, has featured his husband David Lasher in some of his content. Pennington's senior's newfound fame has caught the attention of news outlets like The New York Times and Newsweek. The 21-year-old daughter of television's "Cake Boss" is studying hospitality business management at the University of Delaware while managing a sizeable social media presence. She has over 126,000 followers on TikTok and 328,000 on Instagram. "I grew up on social media and TV and it just became normal to me," Valastro said. Valastro's content is a mix of videos from her current day-to-day life, at school and at home in New Jersey, and "Cake Boss" clips. She shares videos of herself baking as a little girl, at her sweet 16 birthday party, working in the bakery and more. Posting just once or twice a month, most of her videos get views in the hundreds of thousands and some more. After graduation, Valastro plans to work for the family business and hopes to "grow it to another level," she said. Green thumb on social: Delaware influencer 'Black Plant Man' brings green theme to Newark's newest restaurant Wilmington native Jymere Stillis-Stanford loves to guide his 24,000-plus Instagram followers on a journey through northern Delaware's hidden gem restaurants and other cool shops, including places in Philly where he lives. Stillis-Stanford's background is as dynamic as his food adventures. He graduated with a dual bachelor's degree in mass communications and psychology from the University of Delaware before earning a master's in social work from the University of Pennsylvania. But his love for adventure isn't limited to food and city life. Stillis-Stanford currently works in Philly as a flight attendant, so visiting cool places is his life (in more ways than one). Newark resident Jaymi Carnazza, known on Instagram as Jaymi Devin (or JaymiKnowsFun), is a laid-back mom passionate about museums, state parks, gardens, history and great food. She inspires her 62,000 Instagram followers to explore beyond the usual spots. Always on the move — like a modern-day Carmen Sandiego, minus the red trench coat — Carnazza brings a fresh perspective to the Small Wonder. Whether it's a historic site or a must-try restaurant, she keeps her audience engaged with fun destinations worth discovering. Taylor Reilly has a rare disorder called chondrodysplasia punctata, which causes dwarfism. She stands at 4-feet 2-inches tall and has had over 30 surgeries. The disorder also causes respiratory problems; you may know Reilly from when she went viral on Vine as "inhaler girl." Post-Vine, the 27-year-old Delaware native has over 171,000 followers on TikTok, 42,000 on Instagram and 500,000 on YouTube. Reilly makes content about everything from pop culture to her cat, and some of her videos have millions of views. YouTube was a full-time job for her for a few years, she said, but she eventually moved away from the platform. "After sharing so much of my life online for some of the major formative years (15 to 25), it really began to take a toll on my mental health," Reilly said. Now, after taking some time to figure out who she is without the camera, she's planning a content comeback. "All I know is I love to entertain and bring people together with laughter and silliness," she said. "And if an added bonus to that is representing other little girls and boys that look like me and bringing awareness to disabilities of all kinds, that's pretty awesome, too." It's not uncommon for influencers to have critics and Matt Walsh might have the most of anyone on this list. That comes with the territory when you're a provocative political commenter and podcaster. A favorite guest on "The Joe Rogan Experience,' Walsh is a former Georgetown resident who analyzes news with a conservative perspective. He's amassed over 3 million followers each on YouTube and X. Walsh is best known for his controversial documentary "What Is A Woman?" (2022), followed by his latest doc, "Am I Racist?" (2024). 'Bros defying physics':: Delaware TikTok star has over 130 million views for dancing on air Before becoming famous, Walsh cut his teeth in media, working as a radio personality at WZBH 93.5 FM The Beach in Georgetown. He was co-host of "The Matt and Crank Program" with Andrew Murr from 2009 to 2011. While hosting the show, Walsh shed light on struggling and living in a roach-infested apartment in Georgetown. When the podcaster was in his 20s, he jokingly ran for mayor of Georgetown in 2010 against Republican Brian Pettyjohn. Walsh didn't win. This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Delaware's Most Influential People on Social Media in 2025
