'Teen Mom' Star Amber Portwood Behind Bars
MTV “Teen Mom” star Amber Portwood has been locked up, and is likely to spend Christmas in Madison County Jail in Indiana.
The 21-year-old was publicly scrutinized after a video of her went viral. In the video, she showed her violent side with an outburst directed towards her child's father, Gary Shirley. The mother of one is seen swearing and hitting Shirley in front of their young daughter, which sparked an investigation by Child Protective Services.
Law enforcement claimed to have found evidence involving Portwood that required further investigation, and ultimately charged her with three counts of domestic violence.
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Portwood reportedly violated terms of her probation, which included failure to behave well in society concerning her heavy drinking, and an alleged assault, according to TMZ.
The troubled mother was initially convicted of domestic violence against Shirley and sentenced to two years in jail, but the judge agreed to a suspended sentence on the condition that she adheres to strict probationary terms.
While it is unclear why the judge issued a warrant for Portwood's arrest, sources suspect it relates to her probation violations.
The couple has a 3-year-old child together named Leah, and she is believed to be with her father at this time.
The controversial reality show follows the lives of vulnerable and pregnant teenage girls, who all share their emotional transition from teenager to mother after becoming pregnant. The show has received major criticism, with many accusing the show of glorifying teen pregnancy.
“Teen Mom” has always maintained that it is actually designed to be a learning opportunity for young girls to help reduce the epidemic of teen pregnancies.
Portwood is expected to appear in court on Jan. 13, 2012.
