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28 Celebrities Who Were Arrested in 2022 – And Why

28 Celebrities Who Were Arrested in 2022 – And Why

We all have our personal demons, and celebrities are no different. For many of them, bad behavior results in getting arrested. (Here’s a list of celebrities who are currently in – or have been to – prison.)

To find out what celebrities were arrested in 2022, 24/7 Tempo referred to media sources that covered the stories, including CNN, Fox News, the New York Post, People magazine, TMZ, The Today Show, and HollywoodLife.

Actors, comedians, reality stars, rappers, social media celebrities, and current and former athletes all had a year they’d like to forget. They were charged with child abuse, conspiracy to defraud banks, obstruction of justice, domestic violence, armed robbery, drug possession, and driving under the influence, among other charges. While many made bail and were released with charges dropped, some are awaiting trial, and others have been sentenced for their misdeeds. (Some celebs also get into trouble with the taxman. These have been the biggest celebrity IRS audits.) 

Actor Michael Madsen and former USA women’s soccer goaltender Hope Solo have battled inner turmoil for years and have run afoul with the law repeatedly. Madsen, who has had alcohol and drug problems, was arrested for trespassing on private property in 2022 and eventually released. Madsen has reportedly been upset over the apparent suicide of his son in January of last year. 

Solo, who was once arrested following a brawl with her family, was charged with misdemeanor child abuse, resisting arrest, and impaired driving after she was found at a shopping center parking lot passed out behind the wheel of a vehicle with her 2-year-old twins inside.

Trials await rappers A$AP Rocky and Young Thug in January. A$AP Rocky was charged with assault with a semi-automatic firearm and Young Thug faces charges of conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO act.

The court has already spoken for Todd and Julie Chrisley. The reality show hosts were found guilty of conspiracy to defraud banks. Todd was sentenced to 12 years in federal prison and Julie got seven years in the federal slammer.

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Julie Chrisley
> Known as: Reality TV star (“Chrisley Knows Best”)
> Date of arrest: June 8
> Charge(s): Conspiracy to defraud banks, wire fraud, and obstruction of justice
> Outcome: Sentenced to 7 years in federal prison

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Hope Solo
> Known as: Former soccer goalkeeper (Washington Huskies)
> Date of arrest: March 31
> Charge(s): Misdemeanor child abuse, resisting arrest, and impaired driving
> Outcome: Checked into rehab after a suspended sentence of 24 months, and an active sentence of 30 days

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Blake Jenner
> Known as: Actor (“Glee”)
> Date of arrest: July 9
> Charge(s): Misdemeanor driving under the influence
> Outcome: Issued a citation and released

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Todd Chrisley
> Known as: Reality TV star (“Chrisley Knows Best”)
> Date of arrest: June 8
> Charge(s): Conspiracy to defraud banks
> Outcome: Sentenced to 12 years in federal prison

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Miles Bridges
> Known as: NBA forward (Charlotte Hornets)
> Date of arrest: June 29
> Charge(s): Felony domestic violence
> Outcome: Pleaded no contest to one felony abuse charge, sentenced to three years probation

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Michael Madsen
> Known as: Actor (“Reservoir Dogs”)
> Date of arrest: Feb. 23
> Charge(s): Trespassing
> Outcome: Given a $500 citation and released

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A$AP Rocky
> Known as: Rapper and record producer
> Date of arrest: April 20
> Charge(s): Assault with a semi-automatic firearm
> Outcome: Released on $550,000 bail; hearing set for this month to determine whether he will face trial

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Amar’e Stoudemire
> Known as: NBA forward (Phoenix Suns, etc.) and coach (Brooklyn Nets)
> Date of arrest: Dec. 18
> Charge(s): Battery
> Outcome: Released on $1,500 bail with a pretrial no-contact order; court appearance scheduled for Jan. 17

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Nate Hobbs
> Known as: NFL cornerback (Las Vegas Raiders)
> Date of arrest: Jan. 16
> Charge(s): Reckless driving
> Outcome: Sentenced to 20 hours of community service, with a $685 fine

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Ezra Miller
> Known as: Actor (the Fantastic Beasts franchise)
> Date of arrest: Aug. 7
> Charge(s): Felony burglary
> Outcome: Pleaded guilty to trespassing, burglary charges dropped

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Joseph Gatt
> Known as: Actor (“Thor”)
> Date of arrest: April 6
> Charge(s): Online sexually explicit communication with a minor across state lines
> Outcome: Released on bail (amount unknown); case pending

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Tory Lanez
> Known as: Rapper and singer (“Luv”)
> Date of arrest: April 5
> Charge(s): Violated pretrial protection order related to shooting case
> Outcome: Convicted on 3 felony counts related to the shooting; sentencing hearing scheduled for Jan. 27

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Mike Shouhed
> Known as: Reality TV star (“Shahs of Sunset”)
> Date of arrest: March 27
> Charge(s): Domestic violence
> Outcome: Charges dismissed

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Garrett Hedlund
> Known as: Actor (“Friday Night Lights”)
> Date of arrest: Jan. 22
> Charge(s): Public intoxication
> Outcome: Released on $2,100 bail; outcome unknown

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Farrah Abraham
> Known as: Reality TV star (“Celebrity Big Brother”)
> Date of arrest: Jan. 16
> Charge(s): Suspicion of misdemeanor assault
> Outcome: Issued a misdemeanor citation and released

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Kim Plath
> Known as: Reality TV star (“Welcome to Plathville”)
> Date of arrest: Oct. 20
> Charge(s): DUI
> Outcome: Found guilty; sentence not known

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Vic Mensa
> Known as: Rapper and singer (Kids These Days)
> Date of arrest: Jan. 15
> Charge(s): Felony narcotic possession
> Outcome: Serving a year of unsupervised probation

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Irene Bedard
> Known as: Actress (“Pocahontas”)
> Date of arrest: Aug. 19
> Charge(s): Disorderly conduct
> Outcome: Released without bail; outcome unknown

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Eddie Deezen
> Known as: Actor and comedian (“Grease”)
> Date of arrest: April 14
> Charge(s): Burglary, trespassing, disturbing the peace
> Outcome: Transferred to the Maryland Department of Health for treatment after being found not competent to stand trial

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Orlando Brown
> Known as: Rapper and actor (“That’s So Raven”)
> Date of arrest: Dec. 22
> Charge(s): Domestic violence (changed to aggravated menacing)
> Outcome: Pleaded guilty at arraignment Dec. 25; still in custody as of Dec. 27

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Mark Walton
> Known as: Former NFL running back (Miami Dolphins)
> Date of arrest: March 22
> Charge(s): Armed robbery
> Outcome: Held without bond; outcome unknown

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Tiffany Haddish
> Known as: Comedian and actor (“The Afterparty”)
> Date of arrest: Jan. 14
> Charge(s): Driving under the influence
> Outcome: Released on bail or $1,666 and was released; outcome unknown

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Gary Busey
> Known as: Actor (“The Buddy Holly Story”)
> Date of arrest: Aug. 20
> Charge(s): Fourth-degree criminal sexual contact and attempted sexual assault
> Outcome: Outcome unknown

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Iman Shumpert
> Known as: NBA shooting guard (New York Knicks)
> Date of arrest: July 30
> Charge(s): Felony drug possession
> Outcome: Outcome unknown

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Nikita Dragun
> Known as: Model and YouTuber
> Date of arrest: Nov. 7
> Charge(s): misdemeanor disorderly conduct, misdemeanor battery, and felony battery
> Outcome: Held briefly, then released; arraigned in early December; outcome unknown

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Young Thug
> Known as:
> Date of arrest: May 9
> Charge(s): Conspiracy to violate Georgia’s RICO act
> Outcome: In jail awaiting trial this month; also facing new charges for street racing and reckless driving in 2012

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Doc Antle
> Known as:
> Date of arrest: June 3
> Charge(s): Money laundering, illegally trafficking of animals
> Outcome: Released on $250,000 bond, awaiting trial

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