Nene Leakes' son, Bryson Bryant, is a no-show amid his ongoing probationary period as part of his plea deal!
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum's son has reportedly skipped meetings with his probation officer for two months now, and all efforts to reach him have proven abortive.
Nene Leakes' son, Bryson Bryant, was arrested last July in Georgia and struck a plea deal this May in the criminal case involving possession of a hard substance and pretense to law enforcement.
Nene Leakes's Son, Bryson Bryant, Unreachable by His Probation Officer
According to court documents, Bryant's probation officer indicated in the affidavit filed as part of his criminal case that he failed to report on at least two dates, including August 14 and September 30.
The officer added that the star's son also refused to pick up his phone or return his calls. Bryant's probation officer also confirmed that he is not currently incarcerated, as the local jail rosters did not have his name as an inmate.
A letter was reportedly mailed to his last known address ordering him to report for routine check-ins with his probation officer. The motion filed on October 3 still contains no updated information about Bryant's location, which means he is still at large.
After the probation officer turned in his affidavit accusing Bryant of missing reports, the judge signed off on the officer's request to "toll" Bryant's sentence. Per In Touch, this means that Bryant's probation will be paused until he checks in with his probation officer or is taken in by a police officer.
The 34-Year-Old Narrowly Escaped Jail By Pleading Guilty
On why he now has to report to a probation officer every month, The Blast reported that Bryant reached a plea deal with prosecutors in the case following his July 2023 arrest.
He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge of Giving False Information to a Law Enforcement Officer. He got lucky when the prosecutors dismissed his Possession of a Schedule II Controlled Substance charge.
The court then sentenced him to a 12-month probationary period with strict rules that would land him in jail if broken and a $500 fine payment. Bryant must complete 40 hours of community service within six months of his sentence.
The court also granted his probation officer authority to run random drug tests on Bryant as part of the terms to fulfill his sentencing. In clearer terms:
"The Defendant shall provide a release which allows the Community Supervision Office to have access to all medical, clinical, treatment, attendance or work records, and for driving and criminal history."
The Bravo Star's Son Was Also Ordered To Keep Off Alcoholic Drinks And Dangerous Drugs
Except for substances that are lawfully or medically prescribed, Bryant was ordered by the court to steer clear of alcohol and alcoholic beverages.
He was also prohibited from consuming narcotics and other harmful drugs that may tamper with his sentencing terms and conditions. The order comes with rules that he must be available for routine evaluation and or treatment for drug abuse when required.
The reality star's son was taken into custody on July 3, 2023, after law officers discovered him wandering outside a residence in Lawrenceville, Georgia, around 1 a.m. The police claimed Bryant provided false information about knowing the residents of the property.
He also told the officers his name was Brentt Leakes- his half-brother and Leakes' younger son's name. Law officers reportedly uncovered his lies during questioning, where he also told the officers he had no idea the substance in his possession was Fentanyl.
Bryant even allegedly offered to take the police to his supplier's location if it would get him out of trouble with the law.
Leakes Claimed Her Son Needed Professional Help
His mother reacted to the news of his arrest and addressed her son's lengthy struggles with drugs and hard substances, expressing how hard it has been to get him to stay off the self-destructing habit.
She noted that her best efforts had done little to save her son from his demons and noted that he needed professional intervention. In her words:
"He needs a lot of counseling, Like many families out there, I have family members that are struggling with drugs and certain addictions. He has an addiction. He's been struggling with it for years."
She noted that Bryant has gone into rehabilitation a few times but came back out and relapsed. Leakes declared she had exhausted every strength to help Bryant overcome his drug use problem.
Nene Leakes' Bank Account Was Seized In Her Debt Settlement Case
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" alum was hit with a court case shortly after her son's arrest. In the August 2023 lawsuit, the company claimed that they leased a commercial property to the star to serve as the location for her Swagg Boutique in 2017.
The Blast reported that MPG-Sugarloaf entered into a business agreement with the celebrity for her boutique's physical store and stated in their lawsuit that she failed to pay $22,000 in rent charges when she left the property.
The boutique reportedly initially stopped operating during the pandemic but reopened for a few months before finally packing up in 2022. MPG-Sugarloaf demanded in the lawsuit that she pay up the entire unpaid balance plus interest.
A Georgia judge approved the company's request in September to garnish her account to settle the debt and her absence in court seemingly shows approval to carry on with the process.
Nene Leakes' son, Bryson Bryant, risks bagging a jail term if he continues to avoid check-ins with his probation officer!
