NYPD Blue star Kim Delaney arrested for felony assault after row with partner 'turned physical'
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Kim Delaney was arrested after an alleged ‘heated argument that turned physical’ with her partner, James Morgan, on Saturday. 

Law enforcement sources confirmed that police were called to her residence for a domestic disturbance around 10 a.m. 

Sources told TMZ that ‘paramedics arrived on scene to see if Kim and John were injured’ and that after they were both medically cleared, cops brought them to jail. 

Delaney was, ultimately, charged with felony assault likely to cause great bodily injury.

Meanwhile, Morgan was charged with misdemeanor domestic violence.

The Emmy winner is best known for her roles as Jenny Gardner on All My Children and Detective Diane Russell on NYPD Blue. 

; seen in 2015

; seen in 2015 

In January 2024, Delaney was sued by a motorcyclist, named Dzhamal Badalov, who claimed she fled the scene after allegedly crashing her car into him in in November 2022.

In documents, obtained by TMZ, at the time, witnesses to the incident alleged that Delaney was driving erratically prior to the alleged crash. 

In his lawsuit, Badalov says that he was stopped at a red light in November 2022 when Delaney allegedly crashed into his bike.

Badalov says that witnesses on the scene saw the television star swerving between lanes haphazardly as she drove down Venice Boulevard toward the intersection.

He write that the crash flung him from his motorcycle and into the intersection.

Badalov also says that Delaney initially tried to drive away after hitting his bike, but onlookers prevented her from escaping.

It’s unclear if Delaney attempted to communicate with Badalov or checked to see if he was injured during the interaction.

He goes on to claim that the actress then exited her vehicle and called up an unknown person on her phone.

The Emmy winner is best known for her roles as Jenny Gardner on All My Children and Detective Diane Russell on NYPD Blue

The Emmy winner is best known for her roles as Jenny Gardner on All My Children and Detective Diane Russell on NYPD Blue

However, Badalov says that Delaney appeared to be disoriented as she made the call, suggesting that she may have been under the influence of alcohol or other substances.

He alleged victim adds that Delaney apparently got him to speak with the person on the other end of the line, whom he claims offered to pay him an unspecified amount of money if he would allow the actress to leave the scene without calling police.

Badalov said he refused the alleged offer, and he says the person on the phone then told Delaney to flee the scene, though it’s unclear if he heard them on the phone’s speaker.

Delaney allegedly drove away before police could respond, leading Badalov to file his lawsuit. 

In April 2024, Delaney was ordered to do 50 hours of community service and complete the Mothers Against Drunk Driving Program (MADD) over the alleged 2022 incident.

Like her character in NYPD Blue, Delaney has struggled with alcoholism

Like her character in NYPD Blue, Delaney has struggled with alcoholism

Delaney seen at the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards  after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; seen in 1997

Delaney seen at the 49th Primetime Emmy Awards  after winning Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series; seen in 1997

Per RadarOnline, the star ‘was told she must not operate a vehicle without a valid driver’s license in her possession and liability insurance.’ 

In addition to All My Children and NYPD Blue, she starred on Army Wives for six seasons and had roles in the TV drama Philly and CSI: Miami.

Delaney is originally from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and kicked off her career in entertainment as a model. 

She earned a Daytime Emmy Award nomination in 1983 during her time on All My Children. 

Like her character in NYPD Blue, Delaney has struggled with alcoholism. 

In 2002, she was arrested in Malibu, California, after she refused a breathalyzer test after being pulled over by police and was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving.

Delaney later pleaded no contest to the charge, which earned her a fine, a mandatory drunk driving course and a two-year probation stint.

The following year, she reportedly checked into a rehab program following her departure from CSI Miami.

In 2002, she was arrested in Malibu, California, after she refused a breathalyzer test after being pulled over by police and was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving; seen in 1997

In 2002, she was arrested in Malibu, California, after she refused a breathalyzer test after being pulled over by police and was arrested on suspicion of drunk driving; seen in 1997

The alcohol-related issues escalated in 2005, when she lost custody of her son Jack Cortese, who was then 15.

He testified that she had put him in danger by forcing him to ride with her when she picked him up from a party while allegedly intoxicated. He also claimed that she had urge his friend to get in the car as well, though they refused to ride with her due to her apparently intoxicated state.

Cortese also testified that it was not the first time that his mother had driven him while drunk.

In September of 2011, Delaney was pulled off stage at an event honoring former Defense Secretary Robert Gates after she delivered an incoherent and slurred speech, leading attendees to believe that she was intoxicated.

Her first statement about the incident wasn’t until 2012, and she downplayed it to Entertainment Weekly, saying she ‘wasn’t feeling great’ when she delivered the speech and claiming there were ‘technical problems,’ but she didn’t mention any alleged substance use.

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