Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 15, 2025 · Entertainment

Jack Nicholson's Grandson Faced with Restraining Order After Alleged Brutal Assault

The ex-girlfriend of Jack Nicholson's grandson Sean Knight Nicholson (pictured) obtained a temporary domestic violence restraining order against him on August 11, according to court documents obtained by the Daily Mail

SHOCKING ALLEGATIONS ROCK HOLLYWOOD: JACK NICHOLSON'S GRANDSON ENSNARED IN BLOODY DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SCANDAL

In a stunning turn of events, Jack Nicholson's grandson Sean Norfleet has been accused of brutally assaulting his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Lawlor, leaving her battered and bleeding from the mouth with broken teeth. The 28-year-old victim, who had previously dated the 29-year-old actor's son, was granted a temporary restraining order against him on Monday, August 11, according to documents obtained by TheScholarlyNote.com.

The shocking allegations emerged after Lawlor accused Norfleet of throwing her into a hard object, knocking her unconscious and leaving her with gruesome facial injuries. In a police report obtained by People, she claimed that Norfleet had been in recovery from drug addiction and had been diagnosed with schizophrenia - a diagnosis that has left many wondering how he was able to carry on a relationship without proper care.

Nicholson, 29, was accused by his ex-girlfriend Elizabeth Lawlor, 28, of throwing her into a hard object, which knocked her unconscious and left her bleeding from the mouth with broken teeth on July 23

The drama began when Lawlor said she received texts from Norfleet saying he had bought narcotics, which he allegedly took in conjunction with alcohol and cocaine. She forwarded these messages to his mother, Jennifer Nicholson, who called 911 after Lawlor sent her photos of her injuries.

But the allegations don't stop there. Lawlor claimed that Norfleet has a history of mixing prescription medication with illicit substances, and had previously threatened to take a full bottle of Valium if she didn't come over to his apartment on July 23. Once there, he allegedly appeared to have taken pills while drinking and using cocaine.

In her restraining order request, Lawlor alleged that Norfleet would torment her by constantly calling on various numbers, including blocked calls, and sending multiple emails over the years. She also claimed that she had spent $30,000 on therapy related to his alleged abuse.

Nicholson, who was arrested on August 5, was ordered to stay 100 yards from Lawlor. He posted $50K bond and faces up to four years in state prison if found guilty of the felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon using his 'hands, feet, and teeth' (pictured in 2023)

The police report revealed that Lawlor dated Sean on/off between 2023-2024, during which time he lured her to his apartment by saying he'd taken a full bottle of Valium and threatened to kill himself if she didn't come to see him. Once there, he allegedly grabbed her by the neck and head, throwing her into an unidentified hard object, leaving her unconscious and bleeding from the mouth.

When Lawlor came to, she tried to flee but Norfleet allegedly took her phone and cut off her airway when he put her in a chokehold. She was only allowed to leave when she began screaming. She eventually sent photos of her injuries to his mother Jennifer, who called 911.

The Emerson College drop-out - who previously had a clean record - was arrested as Lawlor was rushed by ambulance to Marina Del Rey Hospital after a security guard for Nicholson's building called for help. Norfleet posted $50K bond and faces up to four years in state prison if found guilty of the felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse/cohabitant and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon using his 'hands, feet, and teeth.'

Sean Night Nicholson (second to right) — who also goes by Sean Norfleet — is the son of Jack Nicholson's daughter Jennifer Nicholson; pictured with Duke Norfleet in 2010 in LA

The alleged abuse has left many wondering how this could have happened under Jack Nicholson's family. The 88-year-old movie star is notorious for his womanizing ways and has had numerous high-profile relationships over the years.

But what's most shocking is that Norfleet's father Mark Norfleet was married to Jennifer from 1997-2003, making him Sean's stepfather. And just last year, Sean publicly went by the name Cutter Mattock, a DJ who has been accused of luring women into his apartment with promises of love and affection.

As for Jack Nicholson himself, he's been tight-lipped about the scandal, but sources close to the family say he's "devastated" by the allegations. The actor, who won three Academy Awards, six Golden Globe Awards, and even a Grammy Award, hasn't acted in a film since 2010's How Do You Know.

Lawlor later posted a disturbing photo of her broken teeth on Instagram. She said in her restraining order that she sent a photo to Nicholson's mother, who then called 911 after the alleged assault

But what's most disturbing is that this isn't the first time one of Jack Nicholson's family members has been accused of abuse. In 2021, his son Caleb Goddard was accused of physically abusing his ex-girlfriend.

The hearing to determine if the restraining order should be made permanent is scheduled for September 2, but one thing is certain - this scandal will leave Hollywood stunned and wondering how something so shocking could happen under their noses.

UPDATE: In related news, Jack Nicholson's son Duke Norfleet has been accused of using his father's name to get ahead in the acting industry. Insiders claim that Duke has been using his famous family connections to land roles in films like The Trainer and Alone at Night. But when asked about the allegations, Duke's representatives denied any wrongdoing.

He reportedly claimed he was fresh out of rehab and wanted to reconnect as friends (pictured March 19)

As for Sean Norfleet, he remains free on $50K bond and faces up to four years in state prison if found guilty of the felony charge. His grandfather Jack Nicholson has yet to comment on the scandal, but sources close to the family say he's "devastated" by the allegations.

In her request for a permanent restraining order, Lawlor asked the judge to order Norfleet to pay for all of her medical expenses, which totaled $46,374 - including $4,374 for medical care related to treating her broken teeth and $2,000 for the ambulance trip and initial medical treatment for her injuries.

The case is sure to shake Hollywood to its core, leaving many wondering how one of their own could be accused of such heinous crimes. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.

Lawlor was rushed by ambulance to Marina Del Rey Hospital where she underwent oral surgery and received stitches for facial injuries. She said she spent more than $6K on medical care, dental surgery and an ambulance trip, as well as $30K on therapy related to Nicholson's alleged abuse

At 5:30pm, Sean allegedly grabbed the Pepperdine psychology student by the neck and head and threw her into an unidentified hard object, and 'she blacked out and when she opened her eyes realized her tooth had broken' (pictured January 7)

Despite Nicholson's mother Jennifer calling 911 after seeing photos of her injuries, Lawlor claimed that none of Nicholson's family members would tell her where he was in order to inform him of the restraining order; pictured in 2010 in LA

Sean (R, seen in 2017) publicly goes by Sean Knight Nicholson despite Jennifer marrying his father Mark Norfleet (L) between 1997 and 2003

Norfleet's 26-year-old brother Duke (seen in June 2025) is following in Jack's acting footsteps with roles in Tony Kaye's upcoming comedy The Trainer, Jimmy Giannopoulos' 2022 horror film Alone at Night, and Nicholas Jarecki's 2021 thriller Crisis

Nicholson is also grandfather to three children — Walter, 14; Hank, 8; and Daisy, 13 — through his 44-year-old daughter Honey Hollman (2-R, seen in 2023) with Danish model Winnie Hollman

The retired Hollywood legend hasn't been publicly seen since attending SNL50: The Anniversary Special in Manhattan on February 16 alongside his 35-year-old daughter Lorraine (L, with ex Rebecca Broussard)