'Bachelorette' Alum DeAnna Pappas Breaks Silence on Arrest After Altercation With Ex Husband
DeAnna Pappas is speaking out.
The 43-year-old The Bachelorette alum issued a statement on social media following the news of her arrest.
“On behalf of our client, Deanna Pappas, we wish to address recent public speculation and clarify the current legal status of matters stemming from an incident involving her former spouse,” reads a statement on her Instagram Story on Thursday (April 3).
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“After a full investigation and review of video evidence, the assigned detective determined that Ms. Pappas was not the aggressor. No criminal charges were filed.”
“In the best interest of the minor children, Ms. Pappas voluntarily withdrew a temporary restraining order in order to reach a cooperative agreement, allowing the children to be shielded from prolonged conflict and public exposure,” the statement continues.
“Any continued attempt to distort facts or interfere with the children’s well-being will be met with the appropriate legal response. Ms. Pappas remains committed to protecting her children from further trauma and maintaining their right to privacy, as recognized by law.”
“We respectfully request that the media refrain from further speculation and avoid the dissemination of narratives that may impact the emotional well-being of the children. This matter is proceeding appropriately through the legal system, and Ms. Pappas will not be making further comment at this time,” the statement concludes.
She first starred on Brad Womack’s season of The Bachelor in 2007. She went on to star on Season 4 of The Bachelorette in 2008. She gave her final rose to Jesse Csincsak and the pair got engaged, but separated a year later.
DeAnna met Stephen through his brother, Michael Stagliano, who was on season 5 of The Bachelorette. They married in October 2011. In January 2023, they split after 12 years of marriage.
The former reality star was arrested after an altercation with her ex-husband, Stephen Stagliano in February.
According to court documents, the incident occurred on February 26, when he came to pick up their 11-year-old daughter Addison. (They also share a son Austin, 9.) Read the details of the incident.