Raftaar e Deccan analysis shows repeated violence allegations against actors, athletes, and TV figures
In a shocking analysis of Raftaar e Deccan, it has been revealed that 14 high-profile American personalities and celebrities involved in violence cases which reported in a year were many of them accused of assaulting their wives, girlfriends, or female partners.
We did a research in the backdrop of former University of Michigan head football coach Sherrone Moore arrest after alleged an inappropriate relationship with a staff member and found that there have been at least 14 notable incidents of violence or partner assaults among celebrities in the past year (December 12, 2024, to December 12, 2025).
These incidents includes arrests, charges, and public accusations of physical attacks, drawing information from from verified news sources. Here’s an updated chronological summary of key reported incidents:
- Zachery Ty Bryan (actor): January 1, 2025, arrested in Oregon for second-degree domestic violence after allegedly choking and punching his fiancée, Johnnie Faye Cartwright. He pleaded guilty and was later arrested November 30, 2025, for violating probation in a related dispute.
- Michael Lohan (reality TV personality): February 2025, arrested in Texas for continuous family violence after allegedly assaulting his estranged wife, Kate Major.
- Casey Deidrick (actor, “Days of Our Lives”): February 2-3, 2025, arrested in Nashville for domestic assault and interfering with an emergency call after allegedly assaulting his girlfriend during an argument at their shared home.
- Antonella Barba (former “American Idol” contestant): Late March/early April 2025, arrested in New Jersey on a domestic violence charge (partner details not publicly specified), violating prior probation.
- Kim Delaney and James Morgan (actress and her husband): March 31, 2025, both arrested in California during a domestic disturbance—Delaney for felony assault with a deadly weapon, Morgan for misdemeanor domestic violence.
- Darnell Ferguson (celebrity chef): May 2025, plea deal in Kentucky for domestic violence involving burglary and strangulation against his wife.
- Fred Kerley (Olympic sprinter): May 2025, arrested for battery after allegedly striking his former girlfriend in the face at a hotel, causing injury.
- Deondre Burgin (accused by actress Skai Jackson): May 2025, Jackson filed a restraining order accusing him (her partner) of multiple assaults, including forcing her to drink bleach while pregnant.
- David Beador and Lesley Beador (reality TV figures): June 2025, mutual restraining orders with DV accusations—David claimed Lesley physically abused him, while she accused him of assaulting her mother.
- Sha’Carri Richardson (Olympic sprinter): July 27, 2025, arrested at Seattle airport for fourth-degree domestic violence after allegedly shoving and throwing objects at her boyfriend, Christian Coleman, during an argument.
- Mingus Reedus (model/actor, son of Norman Reedus): August 23, 2025, arrested in New York City for third-degree assault, harassment, and criminal obstruction of breathing after allegedly choking his girlfriend during an altercation.
- Aaron Phypers (reality TV figure, estranged husband of Denise Richards): November 7, 2025, five-year restraining order granted against him after Richards accused him of repeated physical abuse, including slapping, slamming her head, and threats to kill her.
- Ray J (singer/actor): November 27, 2025, arrested in Los Angeles for domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon against his estranged wife, Princess Love.
- Sherrone Moore (former football coach): December 10-11, 2025, arrested for stalking and assaulting Paige Shiver, a woman involved in an alleged affair (described in reports as an inappropriate relationship, potentially a girlfriend or ex-partner), including breaking into her home and causing injuries.
These incidents show that even after gaining fame and earning huge amounts of money, some celebrities still lack basic morals and dignity.
Posted on 12 December 2:10 AM IST
Mohammed Naseer Giyas is a multi-media and bilingual journalist with over 20 years of experience across print, digital, and television media. Founder of Raftaar-e-Deccan, he is an alumnus of IVLP, Thomson Reuters Foundation, and ICFJ, and has worked with leading English and Urdu news organisations.
