Demi Lovato's ex-fiancé, Max Ehrich, is reportedly embroiled in a legal maelstrom. Sources reveal that he is facing allegations of domestic violence, having been arrested on Tuesday and subsequently released on bond the following day. For those not in the know, Ehrich and Lovato had announced their engagement in July 2020, only to part ways after a fleeting two-month romance.
Law enforcement insiders told TMZ that Ehrich was taken into custody on Tuesday night, accused of unleashing violence upon a family member. He stands charged with battery, specifically domestic violence against a family member aged 65 or above. The outlet was further informed that Ehrich was freed on a $1,000 bond come Wednesday.
This arrest follows a series of troubling social media episodes involving Ehrich that had fans on edge. He went live multiple times with his mother in the frame, sparking a wave of concern among his followers. It remains shrouded in mystery as to which family member allegedly endured the domestic violence.
After exchanging vows of commitment in July 2020, Ehrich and Lovato chose to walk separate paths by September of the same year. At the time, a source confided to PEOPLE that the decision to end their engagement was a "tough call" for the pair. They elaborated, "Demi and Max have chosen to part ways to concentrate on their individual careers. They harbor mutual respect and affection, and will forever treasure the moments they shared."
According to Teen Vogue, in the climactic episode of Dancing With The Devil, Lovato bared her soul about her split from Ehrich. She confessed to feeling "rushed" into the relationship and admitted to being heartbroken post-breakup. She further shared, "The most arduous aspect of the breakup was grieving the person I believed him to be. But I wasn't the only one who felt deceived. I mean, I was just as stunned as everyone else by some of the revelations and actions that came to light."
