Jenelle Evans’ Husband Escapes Jail Time In Child Support Drama After Dog Killing Scandal
May 3 2019, Updated 4:10 p.m. ET
Jenelle Evans’ bad news husband David Eason is narrowly avoiding jail time after he coughed up thousands of dollars in back child support, RadarOnline.com can exclusively reveal.
Fired Teen Mom 2 star Eason appeared in front of Judge Melinda Crouch at 9:30 a.m. in North Carolina’s New Hanover Civil Court for a hearing with his baby mama Olivia Leedham also present alongside her lawyer.
According to a court clerk, "Mr. Eason is now current on his child support obligation."
"He paid his child support. He doesn't owe any child support of as of today.”
However, the clerk added that Eason is still required to pay child support every month.
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Leedham is currently working as a hair dresser to support her 5-year-old son, Kaden, she has with Eason. According to Leedham's fellow colleague at the local hair salon, she has been struggling with Evan's husband for a long time.
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"She's been dealing with him for years," the colleague told RadarOnline.com.
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As RadarOnline.com first reported, Leedham obtained a domestic violence restraining order from Eason during their relationship. He pleaded guilty to violating the order in 2017, and was sentenced to 12 months of probation.
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The former couple has been fighting over custody matters for years.
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Meanwhile, Eason is being investigated after he confessed to shooting and killing his wife’s tiny French bulldog, Nugget. The troubled dad claimed the dog nipped at his 2-year-old daughter Ensley.
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The Columbus County Sheriff’s Department previously said there was no need for further investigation due to lack of evidence, but it appears cops have had a change of heart after public uproar.
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Though Evans told Us Weekly she is considering filing for divorce, a source told RadarOnline.com the star is “too scared” to leave her husband.
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“He threatens her if she talks about leaving,” a source said.
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Evans contacted cops on her husband in October 2018, claiming he abused her in a horrific 911 call.
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She later called the incident a misunderstanding.
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Eason was fired from Teen Mom 2 after a hateful, homophobic and transphobic rant early last year.
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Fans have called for Evans to leave her husband, but so far, she has stood by him.
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Eason has stood by his decision to kill the dog, claiming he was just protecting his family.
