Wynonna Judd's Daughter Grace Pauline Kelley Arrested Again on Misdemeanor Charges
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In a series of unfortunate events, Grace Pauline Kelley, the 27-year-old daughter of country music star Wynonna Judd, has once again found herself on the wrong side of the law. Kelley, who has a history of criminal charges, was recently arrested for indecent exposure and obstructing government operations, both classified as misdemeanor crimes.
This is not the first time Kelley has faced legal troubles. In August 2021, she was incarcerated for a probation violation related to a 2016 methamphetamine possession arrest. Subsequently, in May 2023, she was taken into custody for violating an order of protection and restraining order, along with parole violation.
According to AL News, the latest incident occurred on Friday, April 5, when Kelley allegedly exposed her chest and lower body at the busy intersection of Interstate 65 and Highway 14 in Millbrook. As a result, she was promptly apprehended and currently remains in jail with a $1,000 bond.
Kelley's run-ins with the law have been a recurrent theme in recent years. In 2017, she faced multiple charges, including the manufacturing, selling, and distribution of methamphetamine. Additionally, she violated a court-mandated drug recovery program by prematurely leaving, exacerbating her legal predicament.
After being granted parole in April 2021, Kelley's freedom was short-lived. By August of the same year, she had violated her probation, leading to another arrest. She was eventually released from prison in December 2022 but found herself incarcerated once more following a May 2023 arrest for the violations mentioned earlier, as reported by The U.S. Sun.
Interestingly, during her time behind bars in 2022, Kelley was pregnant. Fellow inmate Florence Fort revealed the circumstances, stating that Kelley conceived while on parole. Fort shared that Kelley maintained frequent contact with her mother, Wynonna Judd, calling her regularly and even organizing a baby shower in prison, during which Judd called in to participate.
Wynonna Judd, who became a mother at a young age, has publicly discussed the challenges and joys of motherhood throughout her career. In a previous interview, she emphasized her separate identity from the stage, prioritizing her role as a mother to her children.
The singer-songwriter has also spoken highly of her daughter, describing Kelley as the strongest Judd woman in their family history during an interview on Fox Nation's 'The Pursuit! with John Rich' in 2022. Judd acknowledged that although she had a different upbringing, being sequestered on tour buses with her mother, music had played a crucial role in keeping her on the right path.
Wynonna Judd has experienced her fair share of personal heartache as well. Losing her mother, Naomi Judd, at the tender age of 7 was a devastating blow, which occurred just weeks after announcing a comeback tour with her sister, Ashley Judd. In a statement issued at the time, the Judd sisters expressed their profound grief and paid tribute to their late mother.
While navigating through these challenging times, Wynonna Judd remains steadfast in pursuing her musical career, stating that despite her broken heart, she will continue to sing, as that is what she does.
As for Grace Pauline Kelley, her legal troubles continue to mount, leaving her family and loved ones hoping for a brighter and more stable future ahead.