Former Jackass star Bam Margera has been arrested and charged after allegedly kicking a woman at his California home. The celeb is believed to have allegedly kicked his girlfriend, according to US media reports, but police have not identified the victim.
Bam Margera, 43, was charged with kicking a woman at his home in Jesmond Dene Road, Escondido, California on Thursday, according to a police statement.
The woman alleged that Margera kicked her, and he was later arrested at around 5:30am, according to TMZ.
It is believed the victim is his new girlfriend and not his estranged wife Nicole Boyd.
Bam was booked at the Vista Detention Facility on a charge of, “corporal injury on a current or former spouse, cohabitant, dating partner or fellow parent.”
The stunt performer, whose real name is Brandon Cole, was released the following day just after 1pm after paying $50,000 in bail.
Lt. Ryan Wisniewski of San Diego County Sheriff’s Department told People that the district attorney could choose to reduce or drop charges at the hearing on Thursday.
It is not known whether Bam has a lawyer who can comment on his behalf.
The Viva La Bam and Jackass star has struggled with addiction and spent several stints in rehab in recent times. He is currently facing a divorce and custody battle with his ex-wife, Nicole Boyd.
According to court documents, his estranged wife has requested to have legal custody of the pair’s five-year-old son, Phoenix.
In 2022, Margera asked fans to boycott the film Jackass Forever after being fired for allegedly breaking a “wellness agreement”, which required him to undergo regular drug and alcohol tests.
Speaking about his long-time pal last year, Johnny Knoxville told Variety: “It’s really heartbreaking. I love Bam. We all love Bam. He’s our brother, you know?
“You just hope that he takes it upon himself to get the help that he needs because we all care about him a lot.”
It comes after another former Jackass co-star, Steve-O, expressed his concern for Bam’s health, telling him in a social media post: “You’re dying bro..”
Margera had opened nine of Steve-O’s shows in the US before allegedly falling off the bandwagon and failing to show at his Perth show on Monday.
In the post, Steve-O wrote: “I brought you on tour with the hopes that I could get you to see what’s possible for you if you can choose recovery. I’ve tried everything I can, but I can’t force you to get honest and do the work of recovery.
“I wish you could know how much I’ve hated feeling braced for news of your death, but you’re making it clear that I have no other choice. You’re dying brother, and it sucks that I can’t do anything to save you.”
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