Amy Slaton Halterman of “1000-Lb. Sisters” pleaded guilty to two counts of drug possession following her arrest in September at a Tennessee zoo.
The reality TV star entered a plea agreement in Crockett County Court on Thursday admitting guilt to “simple possession” of Schedule I and Schedule VI drugs, according to court records reviewed by The Times. Charges of child abuse and dangerousness were dismissed.
After spending a day in jail in September, Halterman received a suspended sentence of 11 months and 29 days, including time served, pending his compliance with the terms of the plea agreement, which includes completing a drug evaluation. and alcohol and parenting classes, and pay $1,000. in fines and maintaining “no contact” with Tennessee Safari Park.
Halterman's co-defendant, Brian Lovvorn, signed the same plea agreement, the Crockett County Circuit Court Clerk's Office confirmed.
“This is the season of giving and we understand that Amy Halterman and Brian Lovvorn are the pride and joy of the state of Kentucky and will now be back in Kentucky for the holidays,” said Crockett County District Attorney. Gen. Frederick Agee wrote in an email statement to the local media outlet. WREG.
Halterman and Lovvorn were arrested on September 2 after the former was allegedly bitten by a camel at Tennessee Safari Park.
Upon arriving at the location, deputies were “immediately struck by suspicious odors coming from the guest's vehicle,” the county Sheriff's Department said in a statement. statement At the moment.
Authorities said they found marijuana and psychedelic mushrooms, along with two young children, in Halterman's car. She and Lovvorn were subsequently arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of Schedule I and Schedule VI drugs and child endangerment.
Both were booked into the Crockett County Jail, authorities said, and released the next day. The children in the car, later confirmed to be Halterman's, were taken into the custody of a family member after their arrest. People reported.
Season 6 of “1000-Lb. Sisters” premiered in early October and season 7 has yet to be confirmed.
