Mingus Reedus, the son of actor Norman Reedus and model Helena Christensen, has been arrested and charged with assault in New York City after allegedly injuring a woman during an incident on August 23, 2025. He has pleaded not guilty, and the case is under investigation, with his attorney emphasizing his presumption of innocence.
Mingus Reedus, 25, is the son of Norman Reedus, known for his role in ‘The Walking Dead’, and former Victoria’s Secret model Helena Christensen. He has worked as a model himself, having walked the runway for Calvin Klein and been scouted at a young age. This arrest brings attention to his background in the entertainment and fashion industries.
The incident occurred on Saturday, August 23, 2025, in New York City. Police responded to a report of an assault in progress and found a 33-year-old woman with minor injuries to her neck and leg. Reedus was taken into custody at the scene based on the allegations.
Reedus has been charged with assault, harassment, and criminal obstruction of breathing. According to the New York City Police Department, the investigation is ongoing, and he was released on his own recognizance without bail or supervision after pleading not guilty in court.
The alleged assault involved Reedus punching the woman to wake her, choking her, and slamming her to the ground, as reported by sources to media outlets. However, the specific motives or circumstances leading to the altercation are not fully detailed in the initial reports, and the case is still being examined by authorities.
Priya Chaudhry, Reedus’ attorney, issued a statement asserting his innocence and noting that the charges are misdemeanors or less, which she interprets as a sign of the case’s weakness. She highlighted that the judge’s decision to release him without conditions supports the defense’s position that he is not a flight risk or danger to the community.
This is not Reedus’ first encounter with legal issues; in 2022, he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct after an incident where he was accused of punching a woman at the San Gennaro festival in New York. At that time, he claimed self-defense, stating that he accidentally hit her while protecting himself from an aggressive group.
The impact of this arrest could affect Reedus’ personal and professional life, potentially leading to legal consequences if convicted, and may draw media scrutiny due to his family’s celebrity status. It also raises questions about patterns of behavior and the handling of such cases involving public figures’ relatives.
What’s next includes the continuation of the police investigation, possible court hearings, and the presentation of evidence. The outcome will depend on the findings, and Reedus’ legal team is prepared to defend him, aiming to clear his name through the judicial process.