Why is amber portwood in jail for 5 years

She could also potentially receive a day reduction for completing a drug rehab program while in prison. Portwood was first arrested on felony domestic violence charges in November stemming from incidents filmed on the reality TV show. She was often seen physically attacking her then-boyfriend, and father of her child, Gary Shirley.

Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Portwood, who will be referred to the Indiana Department of Corrections' drug treatment program, appeared on the first cycle of MTV's "Teen Mom" which featured her life with Leah, who is now 3 years old. News U. Politics Joe Biden Congress Extremism. Special Projects Highline. HuffPost Personal Video Horoscopes. Today, Amber and Andrew are embroiled in an ongoing legal battle for full custody of their son, and recent episodes of Teen Mom OG prove that her relationship with her daughter is also on the rocks.

Distractify is a registered trademark. All Rights Reserved. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Call IndyStar reporter Andrew Clark at or email him at andrew. Facebook Twitter Email. Andrew Clark IndyStar. Show Caption. Hide Caption. What we know about 'Teen Mom' star Amber Portwood. Former "Teen Mom" star Amber Portwood has pleaded guilty to a new domestic violence charge. The Anderson, Indiana, native first made her name on reality TV shows but also has been in trouble with the law over the past decade.

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