Ex-Maroon 5 Bassist's Wife Speaks Out: First Public Appearance After Abuse Allegations
MAROON 5 BASSIST MICKEY MADDEN'S WIFE FILES FOR RESTRAINING ORDER, CLAIMS HE BECAME "INSANE" WHEN SHE CONFRONTED HIM ABOUT SEXTING TEENAGERS
In a shocking turn of events, Catherine 'Kate' Blair Bowman, the wife of former Maroon 5 bassist Mickey Madden, has been spotted for the first time since she filed a restraining order against her husband. The 37-year-old was seen walking out of their Los Angeles home, looking somber and shaken.
The drama began when Bowman accused Madden of attacking her after she confronted him about his alleged sexting activities with teenagers. According to court documents, Bowman claimed that Madden became violent and physically abusive when she asked him about the messages.
"He physically abused me," Bowman said in court documents filed in Los Angeles Superior Court. "I'm now terrified of him." The allegations against Madden are serious, and if true, would be a major blow to the band's reputation.
The incident allegedly occurred on July 21, when Bowman confronted Madden about his text messages with teenage girls, which reportedly included a rape fantasy. According to Bowman, Madden went "insane" after she asked him about the situation, grabbing her arms and slamming her body against a kitchen counter.
"He pulled me to the ground and was out of his mind," Bowman told the court in her filing. "I managed to move around and escape him, got up, and ran out of the house to escape him."
But Madden's anger didn't stop there. Bowman claims that he chased after her, shoving her against a gate and trying to grab her back to the house. She eventually escaped and ran to the street, where she hid between cars.
In a bizarre twist, Bowman said that she was able to rummage through Madden's phone while hiding on the street, revealing more text messages with teenage girls. She claims that Madden had never shown this level of outrage prior to their marriage and that he told her he was sorry via text message after the incident.
Bowman is now seeking a restraining order preventing Madden from approaching within 100 yards of her person, place of business, residence or vehicle. She's also asked for expenses, including custody of their two Siberian Husky dogs, Jam and Toast.
This news comes just as Madden's former bandmate Adam Levine was performing on the Today show in New York City. Levine looked effortlessly stylish in a denim jacket, showcasing his bare tattooed chest. But while Levine was rocking out to Maroon 5 hits in NYC, the drama unfolding in Los Angeles has left fans wondering if Madden will be able to continue with the band.
As for Bowman, she's been residing with a friend since the incident and is now working a new job. She's also put a deposit down on an apartment, where she'll be staying once the restraining order is granted.
In a statement to The Scholarly Note, reps for Maroon 5 and Madden have declined to comment on the situation. But one thing is clear: this scandal has left a sour taste in the mouths of fans, who are eager to see what's next for Maroon 5 without their embattled bassist.
UPDATE
TheScholarlyNote.com reached out to reps for Maroon 5 and Madden for further comment on the story. As of now, there is no response from either party.
In related news, TheScholarlyNote.com has obtained court documents showing that Bowman's lawyer is seeking a permanent restraining order against Madden. The hearing is set for next week, where a judge will decide whether to grant the order.
Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story!
