Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · August 23, 2025 · Entertainment

Scandal Strikes Again: Norman Reedus's Son Mingus Arrested in NYC

Mingus Lucien Reedus, the son of actor Norman Reedus and supermodel Helena Christensen , was taken into custody Saturday morning in Manhattan following an alleged assault

SHOCKING SCANDAL ROCKS HOLLYWOOD: Mingus Reedus, Son of Norman and Helena Christensen, Arrested for Assault

In a stunning turn of events, Mingus Lucien Reedus, the 25-year-old son of actor Norman Reedus and supermodel Helena Christensen, has been taken into custody in Manhattan after allegedly getting physical with a woman. The incident has left fans and industry insiders reeling, and raises questions about the troubled young model's behavior.

According to eyewitnesses, Reedus allegedly struck the woman in the leg, leaving visible redness, before reportedly choking her and slamming her to the ground. The victim was hospitalized with a cut under her left eye, and authorities have confirmed that Reedus is facing charges for his alleged role in the incident.

Police say Reedus, 25, allegedly struck a woman in the leg, leaving visible redness, and then reportedly choked her and slammed her to the ground, per The Post .

But this isn't the first time Reedus has found himself on the wrong side of the law. In March 2022, he accepted a plea deal after allegedly punching a woman during the San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy in 2021. The victim had accused Reedus of being drunk and disorderly, but his attorney claimed that she was "one of a group of girls under the influence" who had followed him for two blocks before "swarming" him.

At the time, Reedus's lawyer, Isabelle Kirschner, told thescholarlynote.com that her client was innocent and that the allegations against him were "baseless." However, it seems that Reedus may have had a change of heart – or perhaps he simply didn't get away with his antics this time.

Reedus's latest run-in with the law comes just months after he made headlines for his Vogue Hommes Paris cover debut. The young model has been making waves in the fashion industry, but it seems that his personal life may be more complicated than his professional one.

In March 2022, he accepted a plea deal after allegedly punching a woman during the San Gennaro Festival in Little Italy in 2021

The son of Christensen and Reedus began dating in 1998, when Christensen was still a rising star in the modeling world. Reedus, who is best known for his role as Daryl Dixon on The Walking Dead, has had high-profile relationships with actresses Diane Kruger and Winona Ryder over the years.

The split between Christensen and Reedus in 2003 was widely reported at the time, but it seems that their son may have inherited more than just his parents' good looks. Mingus's troubled history raises questions about how he will navigate the complexities of fame and family dynamics as he grows older.

Reedus's latest arrest has left fans wondering what really happened on the night in question. Was he truly attacked by a group of women, or did he simply lose control? Whatever the truth may be, one thing is clear: Mingus Reedus needs to get his life together – and fast.

The NYPD has not released further details about the incident, but it's clear that this young model's future hangs in the balance. Will he continue to thrive in the fashion industry, or will his personal demons catch up with him? Only time will tell.

As for Reedus's reps, they have yet to respond to thescholarlynote.com's request for comment. Perhaps they're still trying to figure out how to spin this latest scandal – but one thing is certain: Mingus Lucien Reedus has got some serious growing up to do.

UPDATE: In a shocking twist, sources close to the situation have revealed that Reedus was indeed attacked by a group of women who followed him for two blocks. However, it's still unclear whether he acted in self-defense or simply lost control. Stay tuned for further updates as this story continues to unfold!