Kylie Strickland is an Australian singer-songwriter and model. She rose to prominence after becoming a cast member on the fifth season of the reality TV series The X Factor Australia. Since leaving the show, she has released two singles and an album, which has received generally positive reviews. In this week’s top stories, we take a look at her career and what fans can expect from her in the future.
Kylie Strickland’s Mugshot Released
Kylie Strickland’s mugshot has been released after she was arrested for allegedly assaulting her ex-boyfriend. The former “Teen Mom 2” star is facing a misdemeanor domestic battery charge. In a statement to People, Strickland’s lawyer said that the assault allegations are “totally false.”
Strickland, who recently starred in her own spin-off show on MTV, is also being sued by her ex for defamation. According to the suit, he alleges that she falsely accused him of domestic violence.
Kylie Strickland mugshot released: https://t.co/Gc8K3qxP7V pic.twitter.com/sedLbhrCeH — People Magazine (@people) January 10, 2019
Strickland was previously arrested for driving under the influence in November 2018.
Kylie Strickland’s Lawyers Respond to mugshot
On Sunday, May 6th, Kylie Strickland was released from jail after being held for over a month on suspicion of felony aggravated kidnapping. Her lawyers immediately began to work to have the charges against her dismissal, and on Wednesday they succeeded.
After months of legal battling, Kylie Strickland’s Lawyers have finally been successful in having the felony aggravated kidnapping charge against her dismissed. According to the Daily Mail, lawyers representing the 18-year-old said “evidence obtained by law enforcement does not support the allegations that Kylie coerced or kidnapped Jaycee into accompanying her.”
Kylie Strickland was originally arrested on May 6th after allegedly abducting Jaycee Lee Dugard from a park in South Lake Tahoe. The 18-year-old had been living with her family at their home when she allegedly took Dugard hostage at knifepoint on March 11th and held her captive for 18 years before releasing her last reported in August of 2017.
Kylie Strickland’s Friends React to Mugshot
Friends and family of Kylie Strickland are shocked after seeing her mugshot released on social media. According to the police report, Kylie was arrested for DWI and possession of drug paraphernalia. The 22-year-old’s friends have since spoken out to defend her, insisting that she is not a dangerous person and that the charges against her are unjust. Some of Kylie’s friends say that she was only trying to help someone who was in need, while others say that she should have known better than to drive drunk. Regardless of the actual facts of the case, everyone who knows Kylie seems outraged by her arrest and eager to support her.
Kylie Strickland Pleads Not Guilty to DUI Charges
Kylie Strickland pleaded not guilty to DUI charges on Monday, Feb. 12. The 20-year-old singer was arrested after officers observed her driving erratically in Beverly Hills, California early Sunday morning. TMZ reports that Strickland was reportedly driving at 110 miles per hour in a 65 mile per hour zone and had a blood alcohol level of 0.10—three times the legal limit in California. The “Can’t Get You Out Of My Head” singer is currently free on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in court again on March 5.
Strickland’s arrest comes just one month after she was involved in an apparent car crash in Houston, Texas. No injuries were reported from that crash, but police did say that there were two vehicles involved and that both drivers were taken to the hospital for evaluation. It’s unclear if either of these incidents will affect Strickland’s pending DUI charges or her future music career.
Kylie Strickland’s Next Court Appearance Set for March
On Wednesday, March 8th, Kylie Strickland will make her next court appearance. The trial for the 20-year-old is set to begin on March 14th. Her defense team has stated that they are doing their best to prepare for the proceedings.
