‘Big Brother’ Star Memphis Garrett Arrested For Alleged Embezzlement Plot

Ash “Older brother“Host Julie Cen says … always wait for the unexpected.

On May 16, it was learned that one of the stars of the program, Memphis GarrettWhich appeared in seasons 10 and 22, was arrested in Florida for charges of cheating the state of Florida for a good amount of money.

According to TMZ, Broward Sheriff officials confirmed to the publication that Garrett was arrested on Thursday, May 15 by an order issued by the Revenue Department.

The star of reality, which arrived secondly when she turned her original career into “Big Brother” in 2008, has been accused of owing the state of Florida in more than $ 50,000 in unpaid taxes of their businesses.

Until Friday, May 16, the 42 -year -old remains behind bars, with his bonus established at $ 15,000.

Garrett, who later returned to “Big Brother” for its All-Star edition in 2020, faces a serious second-degree crime for theft of state funds.

Florida is the drums, the restorer to collect $ 55,366.77 in sales taxes between November 2022 and October 2024 through his Poke House Lauderdale and not Man’s Country Miami LLCS and not pay taxes to the State.

And if that were not enough, the name of Garrett already has the leg in the headlines since he requested the divorce of his co -star of “Big Brother 22”, Christmas Abbott.

In the presentation of the divorce, obliged by TMZ, the reason for the division was cited as “irreconcilable differences”, and it was argued that Abbott should not receive an alimony.

“It is unfortunate that the actions and intentions of people in this situation have led to the exposure of personal and sensitive information,” Abbott told the publication at the time of the divorce announcement.

“I think things of this nature should be resolved privately and respectfully,” he added. “I ask privacy at this time to concentrate on my family.”

Garrett also commented, to have “BB” fans who was shaken by their relationships.

“My heart hurts. I didn’t want to have to request divorce. I was doing everything in my power to work in our marriage. I only want the best in life for her and [her son] Loyal, “he said.

His conflict outside the “Big Brother” house was not completely shocking for fans, he thought, considering that his dynamics in “All Stars” also included controversial interactions and accusations of inensibility towards other guests.

The legal situation of Althegh Garrett is probably the last thing that the star of reality wants to happen at this time, it is not the only “BB” that faces legal problems.

At the beginning of 2025, Mike “Boogie” Malin was also arrested after allegedly stealing in several CVS stores in the San Fernando Valley region in Los Angeles.

According to a People report, the star “BB 2” was caught by an employee in the first CVS and returned the article after being confronted. He later fled in his vehicle and went to a different location.

Bubank police officers told the publication that, when he searched in the area for the first time in the area, they found their car running with anyone inside. However, he was arrested shortly after returning to his vehicle.