90 Day Fiancé star Rick Van Vactor arrested over alleged domestic violence
The gist
Reality star Rick Van Vactor was arrested Oct 27 over an alleged domestic violence incident and released on bond.
His self-defense claim comes only from sources close to him, not officials.
How it unfolded
- Oct 27, 2026Van Vactor was arrested over an alleged domestic violence incident involving his new girlfriend and released on bond the same day.
- Nov 5, 2026TMZ published its report on the arrest, saying sources close to him claim he acted in self-defense and that his girlfriend was the instigator.
- Nov 6, 2026Yahoo Entertainment reported Van Vactor is reportedly claiming his girlfriend initiated the altercation.
Key terms
- released on bond
- Pre-trial restrictions imposed on a charged person to ensure they do not obstruct justice and appear in court.
- self-defense
- A countermeasure of protecting oneself from harm, and a legal justification for using force when in danger.
Source: Wikipedia