Actor Devin Ratray's Domestic Violence Trial Delayed After Hospitalization | EM49O8C | 2024-01-23 23:08:01
Ratray, 47, was due in courtroom on Monday, January 22, for jury choice however couldn't attend
House Alone star Devin Ratray's domestic violence trial has been pushed again after he was hospitalized.
Ratray, 47, was due in courtroom on Monday, January 22, for jury choice however couldn't attend due to a recent health scare. In accordance with TMZ, a family member informed them Ratray was hospitalized "in essential condition" before being discharged. He's presently at house resting "on physician's orders."
Following the delay, jury selection will now start in February. Ratray was initially issued a ticket in December 2021 after an alleged altercation together with his girlfriend. He was cited for allegedly attempting to strangle an unnamed partner when the couple have been staying together at an Oklahoma Metropolis lodge.
Ratray's girlfriend gave authorities a press release in the future after the incident and claimed he "beat the crap out of her," per the police report. The actor's rep subsequently advised TMZ that the pair obtained into a verbal argument before breaking apart and denied that the state of affairs turned bodily.
Later that month, Us Weekly confirmed that Ratray was officially arrested and charged with one rely of domestic assault and battery by strangulation and one other rely of home assault and battery. Ratray had his first courtroom appearance in February 2022, at which level he entered a not responsible plea.
Ratray made headlines for his legal issues once more in August 2022 when CNN reported that he was underneath investigation for rape. In response to the outlet, authorities in New York Metropolis have been wanting into allegations from Lisa Smith, who initially filed a police report in 2017. After seeing coverage about Ratray's home violence arrest, Smith contacted the police to ask why her case hadn't been pursued.
Smith claimed that prosecutors closed the case after incorrectly believing she needed to stay anonymous and didn't need to press fees. She informed CNN that she was "devastated" that the police didn't absolutely investigate her claims in 2017.
A spokesperson from the district lawyer's office confirmed they have been "in touch" with Smith however declined to discuss details concerning the case.
CNN additionally acquired a response from Ratray, who recalled crossing paths with Smith however denied her rape allegation, adding, "We did not have intercourse." Ratray has not been charged in connection with Smith's allegations.
Ratray is greatest recognized for portraying Macaulay Culkin's older brother in Residence Alone and House Alone 2. He also appeared in films reminiscent of Nebraska, Blue Break and Kimi. On the small display, Ratray has booked TV exhibits together with The Tick and Better Call Saul.
Shortly before his arrest in December 2021, Ratray reprised his role as Buzz McCallister in the Disney+ reboot, House Sweet Residence Alone. "On November 12th … Officer McCallister is on patrol. Preserving the streets protected. From Trout Sniffers," he wrote by way of Instagram in November 2021 alongside a photo of himself in costume.
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