Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 24, 2025 · Entertainment

Chiseled Looks and Courtroom Drama: Supermodel’s Son Faces Assault Charges

Mingus Lucien Reedus showcased his chiseled cheekbones as he left Manhattan Criminal Court on Saturday - hours after his arrest for allegedly attacking his unnamed ex-girlfriend

Mingus Reedus's Drama-Filled Day: Nepo Baby Arrested for Allegedly Attacking Ex-Girlfriend, Pleads Not Guilty

In a shocking turn of events, 25-year-old model and music producer Mingus Lucien Reedus was arrested on Saturday and charged with five misdemeanor counts after allegedly attacking his unnamed ex-girlfriend. The incident has left fans and the fashion world buzzing, raising questions about the young model's troubled past and his high-profile connections.

According to reports, Mingus called the police at 8:40am from his family's W. 16th Street apartment in Chelsea when his 33-year-old ex-girlfriend took sleeping pills in a suicide attempt after he ended their five-month relationship. However, authorities alleged that Reedus had punched her in the leg to wake her up before choking her and slamming her to the ground. The victim was taken to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition.

During the arraignment, the 25-year-old nepo baby of nineties supermodel Helena Christensen (R, pictured May 11) pleaded not guilty to five misdemeanor charges - third-degree assault, criminal obstruction of breathing, reckless physical injury, aggravated harassment, and second-degree harassment

In a bizarre twist, both Mingus and his ex-girlfriend claimed that the incident was just a "misunderstanding" and denied any wrongdoing. The woman even told the New York Post that she didn't want to press charges or have an order of protection against Reedus. However, law enforcement officials disputed their account, saying that they had eyewitness testimony and physical evidence to support the allegations.

Mingus's attorney, Priya Chaudhry, issued a statement to TMZ on Sunday, defending her client's innocence: "Mingus is presumed innocent and has pled not guilty. As the facts emerge, his innocence will become clear." She added that the judge's decision to release Mingus on his own recognizance without bail or supervision was a significant judicial decision.

But this isn't Reedus's first brush with the law. In 2021, he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for allegedly punching a 24-year-old woman during The Feast of San Gennaro in New York City. At the time, Mingus claimed that he "threw his arm out" to protect himself from her drunk, belligerent friends and accidentally struck her left eye.

Mingus' attorney Priya Chaudhry (R) told TMZ on Sunday: 'The judge released Mingus on his own recognizance, with neither bail nor supervision. That significant judicial decision amplifies the volume. Mingus is presumed innocent and has pled not guilty. As the facts emerge, his innocence will become clear'

To avoid jail time, Reedus took a plea deal in 2022, which required just five counseling sessions and one-year probation. However, this latest incident has raised concerns about the young model's behavior and his ability to manage his emotions.

Mingus's family ties are equally as complicated. His mother, Helena Christensen, is a Danish-American supermodel who had a high-profile relationship with actor Norman Reedus in the 1990s. The couple welcomed Mingus during their five-year relationship, which ended in 2003. Norman has since moved on to marry actress Diane Kruger and has a six-year-old daughter named Nova Tennessee.

As for Mingus's career, he currently works as a music producer under the stage name 'vlucien' and boasts an impressive 63K social media followers. However, his personal life continues to overshadow his professional accomplishments. His upcoming projects include working on music tracks for various clients, but his reputation is now at stake.

Handcuffed Reedus appeared disheveled

The Walking Dead star Norman Reedus has had a storied career, with numerous accolades to his name, including being nominated for several Critics' Choice TV Awards. However, his son's antics have brought attention away from his own work. The father-son duo's complicated relationship will undoubtedly be the subject of much speculation and media scrutiny in the coming days.

The case against Mingus Reedus is set to continue on Tuesday when he is due back in court. As more details emerge about the incident, fans can't help but wonder what other surprises this drama-filled day has in store for us.

Sources:

The judge ordered the 6ft3in Society Management model to stay away from the 33-year-old victim

  • NYPD
  • The New York Post
  • TMZ
  • Priya Chaudhry's statement to TMZ
  • TheScholarlyNote.com (formerly Daily Mail)

According to Chaudhry, it was Mingus who called the police at 8:40am to his family's W. 16th Street apartment in Chelsea when the unidentified woman took sleeping pills in a suicide attempt after he ended their five-month relationship

Law enforcement alleged Reedus had punched his ex in the leg to wake her up before choking her and slamming her to the ground, and they brought her to Bellevue Hospital in stable condition

The woman did not want to press charges nor have an order of protection, and the ex-couple both told the New York Post the incident was all a 'misunderstanding'

This was not the Danish-American's first brush with the law as he pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct for allegedly punching a 24-year-old woman during The Feast of San Gennaro back in 2021

At the time, Mingus claimed he 'threw his arm out' to protect himself from her drunk, belligerent friends and accidentally struck her left eye

Reedus reportedly took a plea deal in 2022 to keep him out of jail, which required just five counseling sessions and one-year probation

The NYU Tisch grad - who boasts 63K social media followers - currently works as a music producer under the stage name 'vlucien'

The 56-year-old Strangelove creative director welcomed Mingus during her five-year relationship with The Walking Dead action star Norman Reedus (R, pictured in 2023), which ended in 2003

The 56-year-old model-turned-actor is also father to six-year-old daughter Nova Tennessee Reedus (R, pictured July 22) with fiancée of four years - Diane Kruger (L) - whom he met in 2015 on the set of Fabienne Berthaud's film Sky

Norman executive produced and reprised his role as the titular crossbow-wielding tracker in the seven-episode third season of The Walking Dead: Daryl Dixon, which premieres September 7 on AMC