Elijah Blue Allman, Cher’s Son, Faces Multiple Legal Troubles
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Los Angeles, March 1 (NationPress) Elijah Blue Allman, the son of iconic singer-songwriter Cher, has found himself entangled once more in legal issues. The 49-year-old musician, born to Cher and the late rock legend Gregg Allman, has been arrested.
Allman is facing multiple charges, including two counts of simple assault, a charge of criminal trespassing, criminal threatening, and disorderly conduct. These charges arose after he allegedly caused a disturbance at an exclusive prep school, according to reports from 'Female First UK'.
The Concord Police Department received calls about an unwanted individual at St. Paul’s School in Concord, who was reportedly “causing a disturbance and acting belligerently.” It is noted that Allman had no known ties to the school.
Following his detention, Allman was processed at Merrimack County Jail and subsequently released without bail, under the condition that he will appear for future court dates.
As per 'Female First UK', Cher, now 79 years old, has not publicly commented on this incident. This arrest comes just months after Elijah was hospitalized due to “acting erratically” amid concerns over a potential drug overdose. He was taken to a medical facility in California on June 14 after police were alerted to his home and “deputies found drugs inside the residence.”
After his hospitalization, his estranged wife, Marieangela King Allman, expressed her unwavering support during his “personal challenges.”
She remarked to PEOPLE, “While it’s true that Elijah has encountered personal challenges in the past, one constant has been his steadfast commitment to sobriety and loyalty to those he cares about. Like many, he continues to face his inner struggles, but it’s essential to recognize that he does so from a position of strength, not weakness.”
“Despite the misconceptions and the portrayal of his journey, the reality is that Elijah remains grounded, focused, and deeply dedicated to living with integrity and purpose. I want to make it clear that I will always support him. My encouragement comes from a profound respect for the person he is and the resilience he continues to demonstrate,” she added.
In recent years, Cher attempted to establish a conservatorship for Elijah but ultimately withdrew her petition after reaching an agreement. Court records indicate this development occurred months after a judge in Los Angeles denied her request for conservatorship.