Kim Delaney, renowned for her role in 'NYPD Blue', has dodged serious charges after she was arrested on a suspicion of felony assault along with her husband James Morgan.
- April 2, 2025
AceShowbiz - Kim Delaney recently faced significant legal hurdles as she was arrested on suspicion of felony assault with a deadly weapon. The 63-year-old actress was taken into custody alongside her husband, James Morgan, who faced a misdemeanor domestic violence charge.
Their arrests followed a heated altercation at their Los Angeles home on March 29. Paramedics were summoned to the scene to attend to potential injuries, leading to both Delaney and Morgan's arrest.
Delaney appeared in the L.A. County Superior Court on April 1, but the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office ultimately declined to file charges against the couple, citing insufficient evidence.
Consequently, Delaney was released from custody, marking the latest chapter in a series of legal and personal upheavals for the actress.
With the couple's public life being a focal point of interest, Delaney's Instagram had previously featured happier times; a photo posted in January showed Morgan affectionately kissing her cheek.
The caption, "#love always wins! Let’s keep this love and kindness with each other through these uncertain times! ðŸ™ðŸ€," suggested a hopeful, loving relationship. However, the image starkly contrasts with the couple's recent legal woes.
The relationship's decline became apparent when Delaney filed for divorce and sought a temporary restraining order against Morgan for alleged domestic violence just five months after their October 2022 wedding.
While this order was formalized as neither party appeared in court. Similarly, the couple's divorce proceedings hit a standstill when Delaney failed to appear for a June 2023 hearing, leading to the removal of the case from the court's calendar.
Those experiencing domestic violence are encouraged to contact the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or visit their website at thehotline.org. The hotline provides confidential support and resources 24/7 in over 170 languages.