MTV’s Jersey Shore was one of the most popular television shows of the 2010s. And one of the original cast members has found themselves in some serious legal trouble.
Angelina Pivarnick is facing a slew of charges in New Jersey according to a recent report from TMZ…
“The ‘Jersey Shore’ star is up against a slew of charges in New Jersey — including simple assault, criminal mischief, obstructing the administration of law and resisting arrest … this according to a municipal summons that was issued Sunday,” TMZ wrote.
Angelina Pivarnick Hit With Slew of Charges
The outlet was unable to get any further details related to the nature of the charges. However, Pivarnick’s lawyer says that the charges are a result of a discrepancy related to over-the-counter drugs. And have been blown completely out of proportion.
“This is nothing more than a very minor incident that was exacerbated by an adverse reaction to prescribed over-the-counter medication,” her lawyer, James Leonard, told TMZ.
“We look forward to resolving this matter favorably and putting it behind us. Angelina is home resting and has no further comment at this time.”
‘Jersey Shore’ Star Nearly Walked From Show
Jersey Shore was one of the shows that started the boom of reality television. Audiences tuned in every week to watch the group of friends navigate life on the shore. But cast member Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino revealed that he nearly was not part of the show.
On their initial contract offer, Sorrentino felt low-balled. Producers threatened to have him replaced on the show so he walked away.
“Once they handed me that contract, I just looked at it and I just knew something wasn’t right. I knew that we had created a TV show that was groundbreaking, It was new, it was fresh, and I didn’t think that it could be duplicated,” Sorrentino said.
“They said, ‘Sign on the dotted line or we’re gonna replace you.’ And in that moment in my life, I felt, I don’t know, I felt like I knew my worth and I took the chance and I said, ‘Go ahead and try to replace me,’ and I walked out the room.”
But after further evaluation, they came back with a new offer that got all of the cast members paid millions.
“Next thing you know it, a couple of weeks later, we got like a million-dollar raise and that’s probably a big turning point in reality TV obviously for the kids getting paid that much and, just in general, just continuing the show that’s a cast-driven show that’s been on for about 15 years now,” he added.