Last week, Disney Channel star Skai Jackson, known for her roles in “Jessie” and “Bunk’d,” was arrested for domestic battery after a dispute with her boyfriend at Universal CityWalk in Hollywood, California. Security witnessed the couple fighting and called the police when they saw Jackson push her boyfriend multiple times. Surveillance footage confirmed the allegations, showing her pushing him twice.
Despite the evidence, both Jackson and her boyfriend denied any physical altercation, claiming to be happily engaged and expecting a baby. Jackson was arrested for misdemeanor domestic battery, but was later cited and released. The case will be reviewed by the LA County District Attorney’s Office to determine if charges will be pressed.
TMZ was the first to report on Jackson’s arrest. Not much is known about her boyfriend as Jackson keeps him off social media, maintaining a private life. Jackson now joins a list of Disney Channel stars who have had run-ins with the law, such as Orlando Brown from “That’s So Raven” and Mitchel Musso from “Hannah Montana.”
This incident sheds light on the challenges some celebrities face behind the scenes, reminding us that fame does not shield them from personal struggles.
Vocabulary List:
- Arrested /əˈrɛstɪd/ (verb): To seize someone by legal authority and take them into custody.
- Allegations /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃənz/ (noun): Claims or assertions that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
- Misdemeanor /ˌmɪs.dɪˈmiː.nər/ (noun): A minor wrongdoing or a less serious crime.
- Dispute /dɪsˈpjuːt/ (noun): A disagreement or argument.
- Surveillance /sərˈveɪ.ləns/ (noun): The careful observation of a person or group often used for security purposes.
- Struggles /ˈstrʌɡəlz/ (noun): Difficulties or challenges one faces often requiring effort to overcome.
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