Key Takeaways:
– Austin Aldama, the son of “Dancing With The Stars” Season 29 contestant, Monica Aldama, was arrested on child pornography charges.
– The 27-year-old has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography, following a warrant issued for his arrest.
– Monica Aldama, known for her role in Netflix’s “Cheer” and her appearance in DWTS, has yet to comment on her son’s arrest.
Detailed Story
Austin Aldama, a 27-year-old Texas resident, and son of Monica Aldama, a contestant from season 29 of “Dancing with the Stars,” was arrested on January 18, 2024. His arraignment date, however, has not been disclosed. According to the documents accessed by TMZ, Aldama has been charged with ten counts of possession of child pornography.
Monica Aldama’s Family Life
Monica Aldama and her husband, Chris Aldama, together, have two children – Austin Aldama and Kristian “Ally” Alexandra Aldama. As per Screenrant, Austin Aldama is a graduate of Texas Tech University.
Monica revealed in her memoir, “Full Out,” that her marriage went through difficult times due to the pressures of raising children and working concurrently, leading to divorce in 2006. However, the couple later rekindled their relationship and remarried.
Monica Aldama’s Professional Life
Monica Aldama is known for her cheerleading coaching and her fame from the Netflix show “Cheer.” She gained further recognition when she appeared in season 29 of “Dancing With The Stars,” finishing in 10th place alongside professional dancer Valentin Chmerkovskiy.
Monica Aldama and Jerry Harris Controversy
Monica Aldama found herself in further controversy when a member of Navarro, Jerry Harris, was arrested on child pornography charges in 2020. Following Harris’ arrest, Aldama expressed her devastation through a statement on her Instagram account.
Despite the shock of the accusations, Aldama continued her participation in “Dancing with the Stars.” Harris pled not guilty to the charges initially but later changed his plea for two of the charges, resulting in a 12-year prison sentence.
In 2023, Aldama found herself named in a lawsuit accusing her of attempting to silence a sexual assault claim. Responding in a statement to EW, Aldama maintained that she always adhered to appropriate procedures regarding reporting and responding to any misconduct allegations in the Navarro Cheer program. The lawsuit was dismissed seven months later.
Son’s Social Media Account Deleted
Following his arrest, Austin Aldama’s Instagram account was deleted under unclear circumstances.
As of now, Monica Aldama’s representative has been unavailable for comment on Austin’s arrest.
As the story develops, more information about Austin Aldama’s charges and ongoing legal issues is awaited. This news comes as a blow to Monica Aldama’s family, who had previously faced scrutiny following the Jerry Harris accusations. This arrest will undoubtedly call for some challenging times ahead for the Aldama family.
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