Trigger warning: This article discusses domestic violence.
East love island usa Star Cashel Barnett has been sentenced in a domestic violence case. The Season 1 islander, who also competed on The Challenge USA, has been in custody since last summer after his ex-girlfriend accused him of strangling and sexually assaulting her in front of their child. Cashel reached a plea agreement, and now, he’ll be in jail a little longer.
Cashel Barnett was sentenced separately for each charge
According to court documents reviewed by PeopleCashel appeared in court on Monday, March 16. He pleaded guilty to many of his charges, splitting them into two separate cases. As a reminder, his rap sheet originally included aggravated sexual assault, aggravated assault, and domestic violence in the presence of a child.
After reaching a deal with prosecutors, he pleaded guilty to one count of forcible sexual abuse, a second-degree felony. He received a jail sentence of one year.
In the second case, Cashel pleaded guilty to one count of aggravated assault, a third-degree felony. He also pleaded guilty to one count of third-degree felony domestic violence in the presence of a child. Those charges also had a provision for a jail sentence of one year.
Cashel is behind bars through June 2025, and prosecutors say he will get credit for time served. He will be on probation after his release. Her ex-husband has a protective order issued against her.
Following the sentencing, Cashel’s lawyer Andrew Deesing released a statement saying the former Love Island star “regrets what happened.” He then explained clearly why this plea deal worked out the way it did.
“In our justice system, most cases are resolved in plea deals,” he began, “and when you’re looking at 15 years to life, and the government offers you a deal that requires a year in prison, it creates a real difficult situation for people, but Cash admits there was wrongdoing here and he regrets what happened.”
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If you or someone you know is affected by any of the issues raised in this story, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or text START to 88788.
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