TL;DR
- Drake Von arrested for domestic battery charges.
- Allegations include strangling girlfriend until she blacked out.
- Victim reported physical abuse during argument.
- Von claims incident was a publicity stunt.
- Police found evidence of violence at the scene.
In a shocking turn of events, gay adult film star Drake Von has found himself in a legal quagmire following allegations of domestic violence. The 23-year-old, whose real name is Dawson Bacon, was arrested in Las Vegas on June 2 after a violent altercation with his girlfriend that has left many questioning his character.
According to a police report obtained by Out, the incident escalated from a verbal argument to a physical confrontation. The victim claims Von grabbed her by the throat, slammed her to the ground, and strangled her until she could barely breathe, leading her to temporarily black out. This is not just a case of lovers quarrel; it’s a serious allegation that could have severe repercussions for Von.
“He applied pressure to her throat restricting her breathing until she could not breathe and felt like she passed out,” the report states. The aftermath of this alleged attack left the victim with visible injuries, including a bruise above her right eyebrow and redness on her neck consistent with strangulation. Talk about a nightmare!
But wait, there’s more. Von, who has a history of domestic battery arrests, claims this entire situation is a mere publicity stunt. In an exclusive statement to Out just two days after his arrest, he insisted that all charges against him would be dropped and the case dismissed. Sounds like someone is trying to play the victim card!
The drama unfolded when the couple had a heated argument over a Louis Vuitton promise ring, which the victim reportedly threw out of the car window. After returning home, the fighting escalated further. Von allegedly took her phone, demanded an apology, and resorted to physical violence when she refused to comply. The victim managed to escape and call for help, leading to Von’s arrest.
Adding to the bizarre nature of this incident, police had to call in a SWAT team after discovering an empty magazine from a firearm on Von’s coffee table. Clearly, the situation was more dangerous than it appeared. And with a previous arrest for domestic battery, one has to wonder if this is a pattern of behavior.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the LGBTQ community watches closely, hoping for justice in a situation that highlights the serious issue of domestic violence. Whether Von’s claims of a publicity stunt hold any weight remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: this scandal is far from over.