Actress Kim Delaney, and her husband, James Morgan, who have been married for two years, have been arrested after an incident of big domestic violence that broke out between the two.
The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 a.m. on 29 March at their home in Marina Del Rey. According to reports, an intense verbal argument broke out between the couple, that soon turned into a physical altercation, prompting a call to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
A representative for the L.A County Police department said in a statement obtained by CBS News :
"Subsequent to an investigation by deputies, Mrs. Kim Delaney was arrested for an assault with a deadly weapon and [her partner] Mr. James Morgan was arrested for battery.”
The Emmy-winning actress has been charged with felony assault with a deadly weapon, while her husband, James Morgan, has been charged with a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. According to NBC News, Morgan's bail amount was set at $20K, and he was subsequently released on Saturday.
Actress Kim Delaney's relationship with James Morgan explored amidst her recent arrest
Although not much is known about their relationship, Kim Delaney frequently shares pictures of her husband, James Morgan on her Instagram. The NYPD Blue actress celebrated her second wedding anniversary in October 2024, marking the occasion with an Instagram post. She wrote:
"A beautiful 2nd wedding anniversary!!! 10/11. And now anniversary weekend! Great memories! I love you, hubby-your wife for life.."
Kim Delaney has had previous run-ins with the law. The General Hospital actress was arrested in 2002, on charges of drunk driving. The same year, the incident ultimately led her to be dropped from the popular TV show, CSI: Miami.
Delaney was previously married to actor Charles Grant. The couple divorced in 1988 after four years of marriage. She later married actor Joseph Cortese in 1989, and the couple welcomed their first child, Jack Cortese, in 1990. The couple parted ways in 1994. The All My Children actress was also briefly engaged to Alan Barnette.
After a brief stint in rehab, Delaney was arrested once again in 2005 for drunk driving. The incident caused her to lose custody of her then-fifteen-year-old son, who was in the car with her.
Just two weeks ago, Kim Delaney posted an intimate picture with her husband, on her Instagram, sweetly reminiscing about their relationship. She wrote:
"Pure love #lucky and #grateful."
In another post, she wrote:
"#Love always wins! Let's keep this love and kindness with each other through uncertain times! "
Kim Delaney whose other acting credits include Tour of Duty, Army Wives, Philly, The O.C, and Chicago Fire, among others, is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday.
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