Uncovering the shocking arrests and prison storiesof eight90 Day Fiancécast members since their time in the reality TV franchise.Reality TV stars often face intense scrutiny, and arrests among cast members can severely impact their careers and reputations.
90 Day Fiancécast arrestsbring added media attention, sometimes overshadowing the series itself. These legal troubles highlight the challenges of fame in the reality TV world.
For90 Day Fiancécast members, arrests frequently result in backlash from fans and networks alike. Producers may distance themselves, while social media erupts with debates about accountability and personal choices. These incidents emphasize the complexrelationship between reality TV fame and real-life consequences, affecting both the individuals and the shows they star in.
The repercussions ofarrests among reality TV personalitiesgo beyond legal issues, influencing future casting decisions and public perception. For90 Day Fiancé,controversies can improve ratings for a short time,but risk long-term brand damage. Maintaining viewer trust while navigating cast member’s legal troubles is an ongoing challenge for reality networks.
8Ben Rathbun
Ben Has Passed Away
Ben was arrested in March 2022 in Michigan (viaWUSA9) forviolating probation tied to a 2020 OWAI(Operating While Ability Impaired) charge and driving on a suspended license. He missed a scheduled probation hearing, leading to a bench warrant. He spent over 18 hours in jail before posting bond, which was set at $10,000.
Ben was originally arrested in September 2020, and later pleaded guilty to OWAI. In January 2021, he received 18 months' probation, community service, fines, educational courses, and random drug testing. The suspended license charge from 2020 was dismissed after negotiations in court.
In addition to the probation violation, Ben was alsoarrested in November 2022for failing to pay child support (viaLawyerMonthly) and faced a felony embezzlement charge involving funds from a nonprofit organization. He was also fired from the Michigan Lupus Foundation, where he had served as executive director, shortly after the first arrest became public.
Ben’s last known legal trouble came in November 2024, when he wascharged with unpaid child support and alleged embezzlementfrom the Michigan Lupus Foundation, according toInTouch. He was released on bond and faced no new arrests after that. Shortly after, he was diagnosed with stage‑4 stomach cancer and passed away on June 13, 2025, at age 55.
7Leida Margaretha
Leida Skipped Bail
Leida has faced multiple legal issues in 2025. As perInTouch, in January, she was arrested in Wisconsin for domestic disorderly conductwhile armed with a dangerous weapon.The incident reportedly involved mistreating the couple’s dog and violating bond conditions, triggering a felony bail-jumping charge. She entered a not-guilty plea and remains in custody awaiting further hearings.
In July 2025, Leida was arrested againon a felony bail-jumping charge(viaTMZ) after allegedly attempting to flee the U.S. with her young son amid other pending cases. Authorities reportedly moved to restrict her passport and travel. The case added to her growing legal troubles stemming from prior theft, wire fraud, and bond violation charges.
Earlier, felony charges, including wire fraud, theft in a business setting, and embezzlement, were filed in 2023 and May 2024 against Leida (viaInTouch.) Some ofthese charges were later dismissed, but others remain pending. Her legal battles have been widely covered, with court dates scheduled for mid‑2025.
6Eric Rosenbrook
Domestic Violence
On Jun 05, 2025,TMZ(via @shabootydotcom) Eric was arrested in Adams County, Wisconsin, onmisdemeanor domestic battery and disorderly conduct charges. Police say it followed a confrontation where he allegedly slapped Leida while she held their infant daughter and admitted to the act. He was booked shortly after 2 a.m. and has pleaded not guilty.
Following the incident,Leida obtained a temporary restraining order, which includes restrictions on contact with Eric except for their child’s hospital visits, and a ban on alcohol use and bars. Eric appeared in court on July 29, 2025, entered a not-guilty plea, and complied with the order. Authorities have yet to issue any further charges.
Days later, tragedy struck when their newborn daughter,Alisa Eleanor Rosenbrook, died on July 9after five days on life support. Eric shared the devastating news on social media but requested privacy while they grieved. The baby’s passing came amidst one of the most turbulent periods of his life.
5Geoffrey Paschel
Geoffrey Is Serving 18 Years
Geoffrey, who appeared on90 Day Fiancé: Before the 90 Daysseason 4, was convicted in October 2021 ofaggravated kidnapping, domestic assault, and interferingwith an emergency call. Following a two-day trial, he received an 18-year prison sentence with no possibility of parole.
Geoffrey’s legal team filed an appeal in late 2022, but the Tennessee Court of Appeals denied it in September 2023. His request for post-conviction relief was dismissed in April 2025, and that decision is now under appeal to the Tennessee Criminal Court of Appeals.
“I have watched them physically get, you know, beat up and bloodied.”
According toStarcasm, Geoffrey is currently incarcerated at Trousdale Turner Correctional Center in Tennessee, a facility under federal investigation for inmate safety issues. He has described harsh conditions, comparing inmates to “sheep being fed to the wolves.”
4Varya Malina
Varya Is Accused Of Theft
In July 2025, @shabootydotcomreported that Geoffrey’s partner Varya was arrested in Tennessee on a Class E felony theft charge. She allegedly stole between$1,000 and $2,500 in merchandise from multiple Lowe’s stores.Surveillance footage and social media posts helped identify her. Bond was set at $2,000, and she appears to have been released while awaiting further legal proceedings.
Varya faces serious consequences,including one to six years in prisonand fines up to $3,000. Because her green card was obtained through the U.S. Diversity Immigrant Visa Program, a felony conviction also puts her immigration status at risk and could lead to deportation. Her next court appearance was scheduled for mid‑July 2025.
Since Geoffrey began serving his 18-year sentence in 2022, Varya has remained by his side. She has actively managed his rental properties andshares frequent legal updates via Instagram. In updates from 2023 and 2024, she expressed hope for Geoffrey’s appeal, which was ultimately denied, though she continues to publicly support him while navigating mounting legal and immigration challenges herself.
3Larissa Lima
Larissawas arrested three timesduring her tumultuous marriage to Colt Johnson. The first arrest for domestic battery occurred in November 2018 following a reported family disturbance, but the charges were later dropped.
E!Onlinereported that court records reflected this as her second domestic violence arrest that year.Peoplestated that officers responded to the residence after Larissa posted messages on social media asking for help.
Larissa faced her second arrest in January 2019 for misdemeanor domestic batteryafter another altercation with Colt.She was reportedly indicted a week later following the argument that resulted in facial injuries for both Colt and Larissa. She avoided jail time by completing domestic violence counseling and paying a fine. Following these incidents, Colt and Larissa divorced by April 2019.
In September 2020, Larissa was brieflydetained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement(ICE) due to issues with her visa status. She was held for a short time but was soon released. The incident sparked concern among fans and added to her ongoing legal challenges following her90 Day Fiancéfame.
2Michael Eloshway
Mike Is Serving Time
Mike was investigated by authorities in 2022 after his IP address was flagged for sharing child content. FBI agents raided his home in March 2023, seizing his computer, which containedthousands of images and videosof child material, including sadistic content and depictions of infants.
Mike was indicted in June 2023 and found guilty in July 2024 on charges of receiving, distributing, and possessing child content. Prosecutors sought a 20-year sentence, but the judge sentenced him to10 years and one month in prison, followed by 10 years of supervised release, including computer monitoring and sex offender registration. He also faced fines and restitution payments.
Following his conviction, Mike reported to FCI Elkton, a federal correctional facility in Ohio, in January 2025 to begin his sentence. His appeal to overturn his sentence, citing ineffective counsel and an unreasonable sentence, was denied in July 2025. Mike is alsoprohibited from having contact with minors, including his daughter, without probation officer permission.
1Jorge Nava
Jorge Was In The Marijuana Business
Jorge was arrested in February 2018 in Arizona after authorities discovered nearly300 pounds of marijuana in his vehicleduring a traffic stop. He was charged with felony possession of marijuana for sale, possession of drug paraphernalia, and intent to transport/sell marijuana, stemming from a previous drug trafficking plea.
In September 2018, Jorge accepted a plea deal, reducing his Class 2 felony charge to a Class 4 felony, and was sentenced totwo-and-a-half years in prison. He began his sentence that same month, facing a significant period of incarceration away from his then-wife, Anfisa Arkhipchenko.
Jorge was ultimately released from prison in May 2020, serving 27 months of his sentence and being placed under community supervision. During his time incarcerated, the90 Day Fiancéstar underwent asignificant physical transformation, losing over 125 pounds, which he attributed to diet changes and a military-based exercise routine.
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