Bar Smith is in jail, and Teen Mom Ashley Jones has finally spoken out about it. On July 7, Bar was initially charged with Failure to Pay, but soon after, he faced two more serious felony charges: second-degree kidnapping and coercion of domestic violence with threats or physical force. Given Bar’s troubled history, fans were not entirely surprised by the charges.
However, the revelation that Bar had allegedly kidnapped Ashley left fans stunned. Despite their efforts to stay united for their daughter, Holly, it seems their relationship was far from working out. Recently, Ashley has broken her silence on the matter. So, what did she reveal? Let’s find out.
Teen Mom: Ashley Jones Is Unfazed By Bar Smith’s Actions!
Teen Mom star Ashley Jones has always had a tumultuous relationship with Bar Smith. Previously, news of Bar being unfaithful surfaced. “Something just told me to check the phone records,” Ashley revealed during a Teen Mom episode. “I believe, whether it was emotional or physical, it was some relationship that was going on for multiple months behind my back.” However, his recent felonies have caused a deeper wound to his image within the family.
Bar Smith has been in and out of jail before, with arrests in 2021 and then again in 2022 for being a fugitive. Recently, he faced an arrest for Failure to Pay. It was added to the charge of second-degree kidnapping and coercion of domestic violence with threats or physical force. Reports alleged that Bar had kidnapped his baby mama, Ashley, leaving Teen Mom fans deeply concerned.
In a recent update, Ashley reassured fans on social media that she was safe and broke her silence on the matter. She confirmed that she couldn’t disclose much because “cases are open.” She emphasized that relationship issues and divorces don’t resolve overnight. What is new to fans now is something she has been grappling with for quite some time. She concluded her message by confirming that both she and Holly were well. “Appreciate the love and the concern,” she added.
Teen Mom: Bar Smith Might Do 20 Years In Prison?
Officials arrested Bar Smith on 4 July. It was for ‘Failure To Pay’ likely related to over $5,000 in unpaid child support to Ashley for their daughter, Holly. Moreover, his recent kidnapping charges stem from an incident that took place in Henderson Township in Nevada. Reports suggest that Bar might land up in jail for almost 20 years and that he urgently needs a lawyer. His bail price was $35,000 at first.
Bar’s latest arrest didn’t surprise Teen Mom fans. The MTV star has had multiple run-ins with the law in the past. He was also arrested for firing a gun during a dispute on the show. Following their controversial life, MTV has also fired them from the show. Would you want to see them on screens again? Tell us in the comments. Keep checking TV Season & Spoilers for all more updates on the topic.