EXCLUSIVE: Teen Mom Amber Portwood Sobbed When Cops Charged Her With Domestic Violence
Posted on Nov 22, 2010 @ 02:05PM
Teen Mom star Amber Portwood sobbed uncontrollably after police announced domestic violence charges against her, RadarOnline.com learned.
She has been photographed partying and videotaped in a violent rage against her ex-fiance, but privately the reality of facing criminal charges brought Amber to the edge as she faced the sobering truth.
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And Amber had an unlikely shoulder to cry on - the mother of Gary Shirley, the boyfriend she was seen hitting and kicking on their controversial MTV show.
"Gary's mom called to talk to him and he was crying. She came home from work to make sure Amber was okay and Amber flung herself into her arms," a source close to both families told RadarOnline.com exclusively. "Gary's mom just held her. Amber was crying and kept saying she was sorry."
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Amber sobbed uncontrollably because last Thursday the Anderson, Indiana police department announced it was filing two felony and one misdemeanor domestic violence charges against Amber stemming from televised incidents where she hit her baby daddy and one-time fiance Gary. She could face up to three years in jail and fines of up to $10,000 if convicted. The District Attorney's office has not yet announced if it is going to enforce those charges or modify them.
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Even though Gary was on the receiving end of Amber's televised blow, he also took the news very hard.
"He was very emotional because he doesn't want Amber to be in trouble," the source said. "Regardless of outward appearances, he still loves her. He's masking it right now. He's masking being hurt and all the stuff that happens in relationships.
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"Amber's hanging in there. Gary's family is trying to be her support system and telling her they're going to be there for her. Gary's mom keeps looking past the stuff that happened and tries to love her. That's the only thing they can do right now. She won't let Amber go through this alone."
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Even though the young couple seems to be moving away from each other, some wondered if the legal ordeal would bring them closer. Not the case, says the source.
"At least at this point it's not bringing them closer together," said the source, "because there are so many issues. It's going to take some time for them to sort it all out.
"Gary doesn't want her to go to jail. He's hurting because she's hurting and he still loves her. She's Leah's mother and he needs to be there for Leah just as much as Amber needs to be there for her."
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Dec 15, 2010 @ 15:30
I don't understand why they are calling Amber a teenager. She's a 20 years old adult! She done wrong and should be punished for that. She's been warned and told of of her abusive behavior before and she ignored.
Posted Tue, 11/23/2010 - 7:03am
What a huge mess. Gary and Amber both need help and intensive parenting classes. It's little Leah that's suffering and they need to step up and realize what a blessing their little one is, and treat her accordingly.
Posted Tue, 11/23/2010 - 3:19am
I hope these people get some help for their child's sake.
Posted Tue, 11/23/2010 - 1:44am
Of course she is cryin, its what she does best! To save a life -u have to turn 2 tough love. U love her-Let her b accountable, take the consequences & move on. TRUST me she will become a better person. But not by people enabling her. LEAH FIRST!
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:07pm
ok GARY. The WORST thing u can do is ENABLE this monster. LET her b held accountable so it NEVER happens again. THINK of LEAH who has witnessed her violent behavior & for Gods sake man up! Donot let Amber's tears cloud ur judgment!
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 10:04pm
This girl needs to SERIOUSLY GET IT TOGETHER. She has a kid, for cripe's sake, and has lost custody of it, in addition to her wild partying and violence. It's really sad when you see a parent going this far wrong - the kid suffers!!!
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 8:55pm
this girl needs anger mangement. Gary needs some self estem coaching. The baby needs to be kept away from the violence. Children's services should be participating more in this situation.
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 7:38pm
I've said from day one, Gary needs help as much as she does. They are both immature beyond reason,but I still hope Gary gets to keep Leah along with professional help to do it right. Amber just needs to go away.
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 6:50pm
Boo hoo. Cry me a river.
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 6:28pm
OMG!!! Gary's family comforts her??????? If this isn't the sickest and most dysfunctional two families on the planet, I don't what is. The comments from her family and his family is proof enough that Leah needs to be put up for adoption.
Posted Mon, 11/22/2010 - 6:12pm