Jersey Shore’s Ronnie Ortiz-Magro ‘stepping away’ from show for ‘mental health treatment’ after domestic violence arrest
JERSEY Shore star Ronnie Ortiz-Magro admitted he's "stepping away" from the show to seek "treatment for mental health."
His announcement comes after his domestic violence arrest.
The 35-year-old took to his on Thursday to reveal he will not be filming upcoming episodes of .
's statement read: "After talking to the team at , we have mutually agreed that I will step away from the show while I seek medical treatment for mental health issues that I've ignored too long.
"My number one goal now is facing my struggles head on."
Ronnie concluded: "This process will be difficult, but my #1 priority is to get healthy and be the best man and the best father I can for my daughter."
“He is currently seeking medical treatment for psychological issues that he has ignored for a long time,” the reality star’s attorneys, Scott E. Leemon and Leonard Levine, said a statement on Thursday.
“His only present goal is to address these issues professionally and make himself [a] better person and the best father he can be to his loving daughter.”
Last month, after his at his home in Los Angeles.
Ronnie's lawyer stated at the time: "We have just learned of the new allegations against Ronnie and need some additional time to further investigate.
“As such, we will not be making any other statements at this time.”
According to Los Angeles Sheriff's Department records obtained by The Sun, Ronnie was arrested and taken into custody at the Van Nuys jail.
reported that the reality star won’t be charged with a misdemeanor in the recent case.
He was previously sentenced to 36 months of probation as part of a plea deal following a domestic violence case involving his ex Harley in 2019.
The exes- who had a publicly tumultuous relationship- share three-year-old daughter Ariana.
Last month, after his at his home in Los Angeles.
Ronnie's lawyer stated at the time: "We have just learned of the new allegations against Ronnie and need some additional time to further investigate.
“As such, we will not be making any other statements at this time.”
According to Los Angeles Sheriff's Department records obtained by The Sun, Ronnie was arrested and taken into custody at the Van Nuys jail.
reported that the in the recent case.
He was previously sentenced to 36 months of probation as part of a plea deal following a domestic violence case involving his ex Harley in 2019.
As such, a rep for the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office said they are moving to violate his probation and will hold a hearing, which they are scheduling for next month.
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Following his rocky relationship with Jenn, Ronnie has moved on with new girlfriend Saffire Matos, 29.
Earlier this week, in a new photo just two weeks after he was arrested.
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The couple posed as a united front as they shared the same snapshot on social media on Monday
The couple also shared a similar quote about soulmates on their Instagram Stories.
