Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy has been silent less than a week after his arrest for criminal domestic violence.
The 32-year-old reality star was spotted leaving the airport in Long Beach, California on Sunday, December 15, after returning from a DJ gig in Wisconsin. Kennedy wore a dark jacket and pants paired with a black baseball cap. He wore sunglasses and a pair of oversized headphones as he walked through the pickup area as he tried to find his car.
On footage posted by TMZKennedy was asked if there was anything he could share about what happened the night of his arrest. More questions followed – including whether Kennedy had spoken to his girlfriend Ali Luber after the incident, but Kennedy did not respond to any of them. Finally he found his car and jumped into the back seat without saying a word.
Us Weekly confirm this Kennedy is arrested on Tuesday, December 10, after attendance Kathy Hiltonthe Christmas party at her home in Los Angeles. According to Burbank police, officers responded to a call “regarding a dispute between a male and a female,” which was later determined to be a “domestic incident.” Kennedy was arrested and charged with felony domestic violence before posting bail.
Vanderpump Rules star James Kennedy and his girlfriend Ali Luber attended Kathy Hilton’s party the night he was arrested for felony domestic violence. An eyewitness exclusively told Us Weekly that Kennedy, 32, “looked in great spirits” at the DIRECTV Christmas at the event at Kathy’s Los Angeles home on Tuesday, December 10. (…)
Attorneys of the personality Bravo turned to his arrest in a statement shared on Friday, December 13. “We are in the process of conducting our own investigation into the allegations made by the Burbank Police Department against James,” the statement said. “We understand there were no injuries and we hope that after a careful review, city attorneys will decide not to file formal charges.”
James Kennedy and Ali Luber
Amanda Edwards/Getty ImagesAn eyewitness told exclusively us that Kennedy “seemed in great spirits” at the Hilton party the night of his arrest, noting, “He seemed in a good place and was dancing and singing and having fun.” A second insider, meanwhile, saw Kennedy “running” through the party and “causing a scene” with “erratic” behavior. (us previously reached out to Kennedy’s representatives for comment.)
A third source said the incident that led to Kennedy’s arrest was a “complete misunderstanding” and Luber does not plan to move forward with charges. “They were arguing and a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police and the officers came,” the source said us.
James Kennedy’s recent domestic violence arrest was based on a “complete misunderstanding,” a source exclusively tells Us Weekly. “They were fighting and a neighbor was outside and heard them fighting and called the police and the police came,” a source close to the situation tells us, referring to the 32-year-old Kennedy and his girlfriend, (…)
Police report later revealed more details from custody, with an unidentified woman claiming that Kennedy “picked her up and threw her to the ground.” Luber, 28, break your silence about the situation via her Instagram story on Saturday, December 14.
“Thank you to everyone who reached out with love and support and checked in on me,” she wrote. “I’m fine and I’m taking the time I need right now. I deeply appreciate the courtesy and respect for my privacy during this time.”
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please call National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 for confidential support.
