TEEN Mom star Ryan Edwards' emotional mother, Jen, broke down in tears and stormed out of the courtroom when her soon-to-be ex-daughter-in-law walked into the hearing, The U.S. Sun has exclusively learned.
Ryan, 35, appeared in Hamilton County Court in front of Judge Gary Starnes on April 20 regarding the two new possession of a controlled substance and DUI charges, as well as the previous two harassment and simple possession counts.
The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal Ryan's parents, Jen and Larry, entered the courtroom just as the hearing began and sat in the back row.
A U.S. Sun reporter on the scene said they appeared "emotional and upset" throughout the hearing.
Ryan's estranged wife, Mackenzie, walked into the hearing and sat away from the in-laws she was once close to.
Mackenzie's entrance prompted Jen and Larry to leave the courtroom for about 10 minutes.
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When they returned, Jen was visibly crying, as they sat back down in their seats.
When the hearing was over, Jen and Larry left first, while Mackenzie, 27, left and did not interact with them.
SENTENCED
Ryan was sentenced to 11 months and 29 days in prison.
Ryan's attorney began at the hearing: "Mr. Edwards concedes he did violate his probation," meaning to admit.
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A lawyer for the State said: "It appears Mr. Edwards would've violated probation by leaving treatment early. Mr. Edwards picked up two new criminal charges. For the court, given part of the probation violation is these new charges, he's conceding the violation."
Judge Starnes said: "He was supposed to be in Austin, Texas. He was admitted March 16 and was discharged April 3."
The State's attorney called an officer to take the stand.
The officer said of the April 7 arrest: "I was dispatched for a white male in a white pickup truck who was unconscious and unresponsive. The vehicle was running in drive.
"The truck rolled into a curb on the driver's side. The curb stopped the vehicle. It was just Mr. Edwards. He was unconscious, unresponsive.
"Fire was there. They were using a lockout kit to gain entry to the vehicle. He did not regain consciousness until he was put in medical and administered Narcan.
"There were two small baggies on Mr. Edwards. A white-blue powder and a crystal substance."
A lawyer for the State then said: "This court is used to seeing probation violations, this defendant received a lenient break from this court and my office in March. He was given the opportunity for the second or third time to pursue rehabilitation.
"He has a drug problem. He had an opportunity to pursue rehabilitation. He failed to do that. He was there for two weeks. He left the facility contradictory to the staff's advisement. The staff was trying to keep him there. He was ordered to be there for 45 days.
"He somehow got back to Chattanooga. Then a block from this courthouse, while so under the influence in his vehicle, he ran into a curb.
"He could've hit people. He's a danger to himself and the public. His option is to get clean or die. There will be a request for more rehabilitation. The opportunity he had he squandered. That is disrespectful to the court and makes a mockery."
She recommended 11 months and 29 days in prison, which was his initial suspended sentence.
Ryan's lawyer then said: "He's addicted to drugs. We all know there is a good person deep inside there wanting to get out. That person is hammered down deep because of the drugs.
"We all want the best for him and the community. We ask, at some point, not today, after Mr. Edwards receives sufficient time to be punished and think about what he's done to consider an alternative. We're all disappointed.
"It's a small town. We all know each other. We all know him. We want him to do better. There is a unique treatment option. I'm not asking the court to suspend his sentence."
They then called up the Director of Court Services, who recommended Ryan receive monthly shots and attend a two-year program.
She said: "He would go into a residential program and at some point and he would get a once-a-month shot. It curbs cravings coupled with treatment. Just a shot isn't going to do it. He says he will do that. He would go in and stay at our facility. Then step down to a halfway house, a separate living house. They do counseling for two years.
'I AM TRYING TO SAVE YOU'
The judge then said: "We all know Mr. Edwards and his family. He's a very fine young man. He's very talented at what he does. We've all watched him grow up. He is not a bad person. He just got addicted to hardcore drugs.
"He's an extreme danger to himself, he died on Broad Street and had to be brought back to life. You would've been dead. You should realize that. He's a danger to the public by driving his truck on drugs.
"Rehab won't be good because he won't do it. He needs to grow up, you know that. You have three kids. You may have some problems with your wife, but you have three kids. I'm trying to save your life.
"I'm going to revoke probation for 11 months and 29 days in custody. At some point, I may send you to rehab. You won't do it now. It's because the drug addiction is so strong. You can't do it. You have to grow up and want to save yourself. I'm going to do what I can to save you. If you come across someone at drugs at Silverdale stay away from them."
Though he was sentenced, Ryan is due back in court on June 12 regarding the four charges, as the judge may send him to rehab.
IT'S OVER
Jen and Larry appearing distant from Mackenzie could have to do with her nasty split from their troubled son.
Mackenzie, 27. filed a petition for a protection order against Ryan on February 8, accusing him of domestic violence.
Mackenzie then filed for divorce from Ryan on February 27.
Mackenzie, who married Ryan in 2017, listed their separation date as January 2023 after he “became erratic and violent.”
Mackenzie requested to be the “primary residential parent” of their children, as she is “fit and proper.”
She requested Ryan provide child support for Jagger and Stella, as well as alimony for her.
The U.S. Sun previously showed police bodycam footage of the damage done to their Tennessee home, including broken windows, graffiti on the walls, destroyed furniture and more destruction.
Ryan was listed as the suspect in the incident report, though he denied causing the damage to authorities.
He also shares son Bentley, 14, with ex Maci Bookout, while Mackenzie also has a son from a previous relationship.
MORE BUSTS
Ryan was arrested on February 10, 2023 at his job for harassment, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of a controlled substance, and order of protection violation.
He was then arrested for aggravated stalking and violating a protection order on March 1 after authorities issued two warrants for his arrest on February 23.
Ryan pleaded guilty to the harassment charge at a court hearing, The Ashley's Reality Roundup reported.
Ryan was ordered to complete rehab treatment and have no contact with the victim.
A judge also ordered Ryan to wear a GPS monitor and refrain from posting about Mackenzie on social media.
He was put on probation for 11 months and 29 days.
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The possession of drug paraphernalia, stalking and order of protection violation charges were dismissed.
As for his possession of a controlled substance, he was sentenced to rehab with the option of the time being reduced for good behavior after six months.
