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

MTV Star Whitney Purvis Released: Charged in Friend's Overdose

Purvis penned an emotional statement in memory of her late friend - whose death she was subsequently charged in

EXCLUSIVE: MTV Reality Star Whitney Purvis Freed from Jail After Involuntary Manslaughter Charges!

In a shocking turn of events, 33-year-old reality TV star Whitney Purvis has been released from custody after being charged with involuntary manslaughter in connection with the tragic overdose death of her friend John Mark Harris. The Atlanta native, who rose to fame on MTV's hit show "16 and Pregnant," was arrested earlier this month and held without bail.

But just as it seemed like her freedom was a distant dream, Purvis finally got the news she had been waiting for – she was granted bond by a Georgia court last Thursday. However, insiders revealed that the reality TV star might not have made it out of jail if it weren't for some creative negotiating on her part.

Purvis was seen in a previous Instagram shot sporting purple hair and a matching jacket

With conditions set at an astonishing $15,000, Purvis was released from Floyd County Correctional Institution this Monday after a judge amended the agreement to allow her to go home as long as she had served 14 days behind bars. But that's not all – the court also slapped on some stern conditions, including mandatory sobriety checks and a strict curfew of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.

But what really caught our attention was the juicy detail about Purvis being prohibited from contacting any members of Harris' family. Talk about awkward! We can only imagine how complicated things must be for her right now, especially considering the heartfelt tribute she penned on the website of Henderson & Sons Funeral Home back in March.

"I hate that I found out what happened today and missed your funeral," Purvis wrote, expressing her regret at not being able to attend Harris' celebration of life. "I wish I could've found out sooner."

Purvis characterized her late friend as 'a truly good hearted, one of a kind man' who she would 'never forget'

But it seems like Purvis was trying to cover up something much more sinister. As it turns out, she had been distributing a deadly substance known as "Tranq" – which is essentially a cocktail of Xylazine and Fentanyl – to the victim in the days leading up to his tragic overdose.

According to law enforcement officials, Harris died after ingesting the toxic combination, and Purvis' actions were directly responsible for his demise. Talk about a recipe for disaster!

But here's the thing: this isn't the first time we've seen Purvis facing controversy. In June, her 16-year-old son Weston passed away, sending shockwaves throughout the reality TV community. And just a few days ago, Purvis took to social media to express her grief and devastation over his untimely death.

Purvis has more than 17,800 followers on Instagram

"My beautiful son, Weston has passed away," she wrote, struggling to put her feelings into words. "He was only 16 years old. Life is so cruel and unfair. I just don't understand."

But what's even more disturbing is the fact that Purvis seemed to be in denial about Harris' death as well. "My brain just can't process this happened," she said, struggling to come to terms with his passing.

As we continue to follow this developing story, one thing is clear – Whitney Purvis has a lot of explaining to do. Stay tuned for more updates on this explosive drama!

The grieving parent asked her social media acquaintances, 'How do you go on in life after losing a child?'

Sources: TMZ, The Scholarly Note